Nashville Coal, Inc. v. Drake

WILLIAMS, Judge.

The appellee, Floyd C. Drake, injured his back while in the military service during World War II. On February 9, 1960, while working for appellant Nashville Coal, Inc., he wrenched his back when a chain slipped while he was setting bits on a mine loader. The Workmen’s Compensation Board found that he was permanently and totally disabled, 20 per cent due to the injury received while working for Nashville Coal, Inc., and 80 per cent due to the pre-existing condition of his back. His claim against the Subsequent Claim Fund was dismissed. On appeal to the circuit court the award…