Jarman v. Collins-Hill Lumber & Coal Co.

Liquid asphalt, heated to 450 degrees, splashed on claimant’s wrist while he was working for defendant appellant. The injury arose out of and in the course of his employment. The parties waived the appointment of arbitrators and the case was tried before the deputy industrial commissioner as sole arbitrator. The deputy commissioner awarded claimant 10 weeks compensation. Defendant petitioned for a review of the decision of the arbitrator by the industrial commissioner and gave notice of additional evidence. The additional evidence before the commissioner consisted of the deposition of a…