Close v. General Construction Co.

Respondent, a married man, was employed by the General Construction Company, appellant, in highway construction work in Nez Perce county. April 13, 1931, during the regular course of his employment, a falling tree struck respondent causing a compound fracture of his right leg. Appellant was notified of the accident and injury and, April 29, 1931, claim for compensation was filed with the Industrial Accident Board. From the date of the accident to November 12, 1931, a period of 30 weeks and 6 days, respondent was totally disabled, during which time he was provided with medical and hospital…