Johnson v. Elkhorn & Jellico Coal Co.

OSBORNE, Judge.

Hubert Johnson was employed by the Elkhorn and Jellico Coal Company. On April 26, 1965, he was working as brakeman on a mine tram. He was attempting to couple some cars when the motorman started to reverse. His right hand was caught between two cars. As a result, one finger was pulled out and the rest of his hand mangled. Before the hand had healed he apparently developed gangrene and more fingers had to be amputated. He now has his thumb and part of another finger left. The application for adjustment in this case was filed March 10, 1966, seeking compensation for the injured…