Jones v. Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Co.

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

On March 2, 1939 John Jones was injured by an explosion of dynamite in the course of his employment in a mine operated by defendant company. The injuries to his eyes, ears, face, hands and chest were serious. Following the accident a compensation agreement was entered into for total disability. Later, after hearing, the agreement was modified to a specific award for the loss of hearing in both ears and for disfigurement. Payments under the award continued to January 16, 1940, when the injured employee died. All of the compensation paid before his death was for disability…