Stuart v. Spencer Coal Co.

The plaintiff, Bobert Stuart, a minor under the age of 18 years, was employed by defendant Spencer Coal Company without a work permit as required by 2 Comp. Laws 1929, § 8325 (Stat. Ann. § 17.20). On September 30, 1941, while in the course of his employment, his right hand became caught in moving machinery, causing injuries which resulted in the loss of the second, third and fourth fing’ers of that hand. It is conceded that plaintiff was illegally employed when injured, that his average weekly wage was $17.58, and that he is entitled to weekly compensation of $23.44, double the amount which…