Simmons Co. v. Industrial Accident Commission & Tringale

This cause is presented as a petition to review the findings and an award of the Industrial Accident Commission based upon the alleged “serious and wilful misconduct of the employer” wherein it was held that the injury to the applicant for industrial compensation resulted from the failure “to have in place a guard upon the machine upon which applicant was hurt at or near the point where she was required to handle its operation.” In addition to normal compensation an award of 50 per cent was imposed on the employer.

On or about July 14, 1944, Doris Tringale filed an application for adjustment…