Voll v. Industrial Commission

The only question involved in this appeal is whether or not the employee’s injury was caused by the failure of appellant as employer to comply with any statute or any lawful order of the Industrial Commission, so as to subject the employer to a penalty of fifteen per cent additional compensation.

It is conceded that appellant did not violate any safety order of the commission. It is further conceded that plaintiff was entitled to the compensation awarded for permanent total disability. Appellant contends that the injury was due to a sudden, unexpected flash-fire. Appellant denies that the…