Sullivan v. Industrial Commission

On February 2, 1928, Robert F. Sullivan was employed by the Mammoth Mining Company, and on that day was injured by accident in the course of his employment. The compensation insurance carrier is the State Insurance Fund. The accident was the result of a cave-in, or some rock and earth falling upon him, causing a compression fracture of the first, second, and third lumbar vertebrae, with severance of the spinal cord, resulting in a complete paralysis of both lower extremities and partial paralysis of bowel and bladder functions.

Upon the hearing for compensation, it was admitted by the…