Dzink v. United States Railroad Administration

Hinman, J.:

This is a case of the “odd lot” man (Matter of Jordan v. Decorative Co., 230 N. Y. 522) involving the question of the failure of an injured employee to find work after a partial recovery.

The cla mant was a switch tender employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He injured his back in a serious manner in January, 1920. For ten weeks he was confined in a hospital and for four months thereafter he was compelled to use crutches. Gradually he recovered until he was able to walk without means of support except a stiff detachable corset. His walking gait while slow was without…