Bochecchio v. Charnin Contracting Co.

Van Kirk, J.:

On the 6th day of October, 1922, a small piece of metal flew into the claimant’s left eye while he was engaged in his regular employment. A prior award for fifteen weeks for the injury to the eye, $300, was paid and the case continued pending report of an eye specialist. The statements made by Dr. Lewy are simply an interpretation of the report and testimony of Dr. Curtin. It does not appear that Dr. Lewy ever examined the eye. The award is based entirely upon the testimony of Dr. Curtin, who examined claimant at the request of the Industrial Board. He made a report in which he…