Smith v. Department of Labor & Industries

Plaintiff, while engaged in extrahazardous employment, sustained an injury to his left eye January 6, 1934. As the result of this injury, he was awarded permanent partial disability for the loss of his left eye, and his claim was closed May 19, 1934. On or about August 1, 1938, plaintiff lost the sight of his right eye as a result of the injury sustained by him in January, 1934. February 3, 1939, which was more than three years after his claim was closed, plaintiff applied to the department for a reopening of his claim on the ground of aggravation under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7679 [P. C. § 3472]…