Jewell v. Jones

This is an original proceeding in this court brought by Sam Jewell, hereinafter referred to as petitioner, and his insurance carrier to obtain a review of an award which was made by trial commissioner, and on appeal affirmed by the State Industrial Commission, in favor of Ed Jones, hereinafter referred to as respondent.

The award was for a temporary total disability for the period September 24, 1940, to December 17, 1940, inclusive, less the five-day waiting period, and for an injury sustained on June 27, 1940, when respondent was struck or pushed by the tongs on a drilling rig on which he was…