Scranton & Big Muddy Coal & Mining Co. v. Industrial Commission

Joseph C. Irwin was injured on September 9, 1919, while in the employ of the Scranton and Big Muddy Coal and Mining Company, by falling coal, which struck him in the back. On November 18, 1920, an arbitrator awarded him $12 per week for 54-3/7 weeks, — the period of temporary total incapacity, — and the further sum of $8.11 per week for 351 weeks for partial permanent incapacity. The employer paid the installments due under the award until April 6, 1921, when it filed its petition for review under paragraph (h) of section 19 of the Workmen’s Compensation act as amended, claiming a decrease of…