Crosby v. Chuck's Meat Market

On June 2, 1969, Randy Crosby caught his left hand in a meat grinder while cleaning his employer’s place of business, Chuck’s Meat Market, in Weiser, Idaho. The injuries he received required the amputation of his left hand and arm about three inches below the elbow. He was later fitted with an artificial arm. This prosthetic device requires replacement every five to seven years because of the wear and tear incident to normal use.

All medical expenses and compensation for lost work time had been paid by respondent surety. They also paid for his original prosthetic device. However, the…