Omeitt v. Department of Labor & Industries

Plaintiff was injured in February, 1942, while engaged in extrahazardous employment as defined and classified in the workmen’s compensation act. He was hospitalized, given medical treatment, and reimbursed for his time loss. His claim for compensation, filed with the department of labor and industries, was closed by the supervisor of industrial insurance in June, 1942, with an award of $418.80 for permanent partial disability. Being dissatisfied with the amount of the award, plaintiff petitioned for and was granted a rehearing by the joint board. At the rehearing, testimony of both lay and…