Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Commission

This proceeding in certiorari is prosecuted by the Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, the insurance carrier, to review an award of compensation to Ernest E. Roberson for an injury sustained by him while working for the United Concrete Pipe Corporation. On April 29, 1931, while Roberson was cranking a gasoline motor, it kicked back, causing the crank handle to strike him across the mouth, inflicting a severe puncture entirely through the lower lip. On April 29th the wound was dressed and treated by Dr. Harry J. Pelch and without any surgical or further medical attention or care it healed.…