Leavell Coal Co. v. Stamper

This original action involves an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The Commission made an award in favor of the employee and employer, and its insurance carrier, as petitioners, seek to review same. The employee referred to as respondent herein sustained an accidental personal injury arising out of and in the course of his employment.

It appears that the respondent was removing a boulder from the roadway with a team, and had hooked a chain around the boulder. While his team was pulling, the chain broke and struck respondent in the back over ■ the right kidney.

The Commission, on…