Eagle-Picher Mining & Smelting Co. v. Linthicum

This is an original action to review an award of the State Industrial Commission entered in favor of claimant, Ered Linthicum, against respondent, EaglePicher Mining & Smelting Company.

Claimant was employed by respondent as a shoveler in a mine. On November '27, 1932, while attempting to lift a loaded ore can, he sustained an injury to his back. A hearing- was had before the Commission and an award made for temporary total disability.

The only error assigned is that the evidence is insufficient to support the award. Claimant testified that on the date of the injury he was assisting in loading…