Maloney v. Carling National Breweries, Inc.

Howard T. Maloney was injured in a job-related accident on December 8, 1978. At that time, a "full keg” of beer "slipped and fell onto his left arm, injuring the left arm, forearm and hand.” Maloney was off from work for slightly less than four months. A Workmen’s Compensation claim was filed and Maloney was paid temporary total disability through April 1, 1979.

The Commission, in February 1980, held a hearing as to the "nature and extent of disability” sustained by Maloney.

At a hearing, Maloney’s counsel, in response to the Commissioner’s question as to "[w]hat area of the body” was injured,…