Hamilton v. Ruby Construction Co.

EDWARD P. HILL, Jr., Judge.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board allowed appellant compensation for temporary total disability from November 16, 1967, to May 29, 1969, and 25 percent permanent partial disability after May 29, 1969. On appeal by appellant to the circuit court, the board’s award was affirmed. This court likewise affirms the award.

First we relate the facts. Appellant, a 29-year-old farmer with an llth-grade education, began working for appellee on highway construction five weeks before his injury on November 16, 1967. He received a back injury while operating a packing machine. After…