Hlady v. Wolverine Bolt Co.

On October 18, 1945 Mary Hlady’s right hand got caught in a punch press at work. This industrial accident amputated four fingers on that hand. Her employer, Wolverine Bolt Company, reported this injury to the Compensation Commission of the Department of Labor and paid workmen’s compensation benefits for the loss of her four fingers.

Upon expiration of the statutory 100 week payment for the specific loss sustained, plaintiff filed an application for hearing and adjustment of claim with the compensation commission in December, 1947. In that application the plaintiff alleged that her industrial…