Axtell v. Dunning-James-Patterson

This is an original proceeding brought by James L. Axtell, hereinafter called petitioner, to review an award made to him against his employer, Dunning-James-Patterson, hereinafter referred to as respondent.

On the 17th day of February, 1943, petitioner filed his first notice of injury and claim for compensation stating that he sustained an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment with the respondent on the 9th day of January, 1943. He stated that he suffered a heart strain when another employee handed him a bundle of shingles. An award for 25 per cent disability was…