Tinsman v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

On April 12, 1929, Maynard Tinsman, the claimant, was injured in the course of his employment with the defendant, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation. His right thumb was caught between a crane cable and a piece of timber and badly crushed, requiring the amputation of the first phalanx. A compensation agreement was entered into with his employer, and approved by the Workmen’s Compensation Board, which called for the payment of maximum compensation for 30 weeks, ending November 15, 1929, being the compensation allowable under section 306 (c) for the loss of half a thumb.

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