Owen v. the Chesapeake Corporation
Supreme Court of Virginia
The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtWhittle, J.
Owen, an employee of the Chesapeake Corporation, was injured on January 23, 1950, in an industrial accident which occurred in the course of his employment, wherein he suffered caustic acid burns to both eyes.
Prior to the accident it had been determined that Owen had defective vision which was corrected by the use of glasses. However, as a Class A pipefitter he did not use glasses in the performance of his work but only for reading when off duty.
Several hearings were held before the Industrial Commission in which awards were made. On December 30, 1952, a supplemental agreement was entered into…
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