Collins Glass Co. v. Axelrod

The claimant suffered a compensable injury when a mirror broke resulting in injury to two fingers. He missed several weeks from work but was paid by the employer during this time, and there is no claim for temporary benefits. Claim was made for permanent partial benefits over and above the 30% of the right middle finger voluntarily accepted by the employer/carrier, future medical bills, transportation expenses, drug expenses, penalties, costs, interest and attorney’s fees.

The deputy commissioner found a 20% permanent partial disability of the hand and ordered the employer/carrier to furnish…