Hutchings v. Department of Labor & Industries

On or about July 26, 1939, plaintiff, Allen D. Hutchings, was injured while engaged in extrahazardous employment. Plaintiff, while working on the pontoon bridge, lost his balance and fell about fifteen feet into one of the pontoon cells. He thereafter filed his claim with the department of labor and industries. On January 16, 1940, the supervisor entered an order closing the claim, allowing the claimant time loss and permanent partial disability of 7.56 degrees.

On July 29, 1943, claimant filed with the joint board his application for a rehearing, alleging that he was suffering from numerous…