Sweet v. Gale Manufacturing Co.

On February 6, 1936, plaintiff sustained an accidental injury to his left hip while employed by the Gale Manufacturing Company. Although he suffered physical inconvenience as a result thereof, the injury was not disabling and he lost no time from his work. On August 14, 1936, while working for the same employer, he twisted his body in such a manner as to again injure the same hip, resulting in total disability which has continued from said date.

No claim for compensation was made for either injury until February 5, 1937, at which time he filed a written claim for compensation based upon the…