Boyd v. Industrial Commission

Petitioner, Leona Boyd, filed an application for adjustment of a claim under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for an injury to her right hand. An arbitrator found that Boyd had permanently lost 100% of the use of the hand but did not find that she was permanently totally disabled. The Industrial Commission affirmed the arbitrator’s decision. The circuit court of Macon County confirmed the decision of the Commission. Boyd has perfected this appeal.

Boyd has been employed by respondent Firestone Tire & Rubber Company since 1954. On October 13,…