Niemi v. Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Kenworthey, J.,
The employer and insurance carrier appeal from the judgment entered on a workmen’s compensation award. The questions are -whether the evidence is sufficient to support the award of 55% partial disability in addition to compensation for the specific loss of two fingers and, if so, whether the findings of the board are sufficiently specific.
On August 20, 1941, appellee accidentally came in contact, in the course of his employment, with an electric wire, causing burns of his left hand and other parts of his body. The parties entered into an open agreement under the terms…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Lente v. LuciSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1922
- Walsh v. Penn Anthracite Mining Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
- Schrock v. Stonycreek Coal Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1943
- Roberts, Admrx. v. J. WanamakerSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1942
- Barlock v. Orient Coal & Coke Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
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