Krugen v. BEALL PIPE AND TANK CORPORATION

Claimant, then 61, suffered a compensable low back injury when he lifted a metal beam and twisted his back while employed by Beall Pipe & Tank Corp., July 18,1969. He had worked steadily for the 35 years preceding the injury, but at the time of the hearing had not worked since the injury. By Determination Order of November 6, 1970, the Closing & Evaluation Division of the Workmen’s Compensation Board found him to be permanently totally disabled. Thereafter employer-insurance carrier requested a hearing ① and after a hearing the hearing officer, on July 27, 1973, and in turn the Workmen’s…