Lee v. Industrial Commission

DONOFRIO, Judge.

This case is before the Court by writ of certiorari by the injured workman to test the lawfulness of a decision upon hearing and findings and award for temporary disability, issued on September 10, 1970.

Petitioner suffered a back sprain on October 25, 1968, when he lifted a large piece of iron while cleaning up a storage area for the employer mining company. His case was accepted for benefits. He continued to work for a short period and then consulted Dr. Donald J. Garland, who treated him. X rays were taken of petitioner’s spine and pelvic region. The X rays were essentially…