Simpson v. Matthes

This is an appeal from an order of the workmen’s compensation commission modifying the award of the deputy commissioner.

The main question presented is whether there was competent evidence to sustain the conclusion of the commission that:

“Since plaintiff’s employment as coal loader presents a hazard of back distress greater than that found generally in employment, we find that he received a personal injury due to causes and conditions characteristic of and peculiar to his employment.”

The only reference in the record as to the type of work plaintiff was engaged in is found in the testimony of…