Franks v. White Pine Copper Division, Copper Range Co.

Defendant, White Pine Copper Division, Copper Range Company, appeals from the February 18, 1982, determination of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board that defendant is liable for payment of partial disability benefits to plaintiff, Larry J. Franks, in the weekly amount of $79 during periods of wage loss from May 24, 1971, until further order of the Workers’ Compensation Bureau. MCL 418.361(1); MSA 17.237(361)(1).

Plaintiff’s employment with defendant mining company began in 1970. On March 7, 1971, he sustained a work-related injury to his right hand, which resulted in the amputation of four…