Consolidated Coal Co. v. Industrial Commission

On September 29, 1922, an explosion of gas occurred in the mine of the plaintiff in error, located at Johnston City, Williamson county. Firmino Cástrale, a digger of coal, who was working close to the place of explosion, sustained injuries by reason thereof. He filed his claim with the Industrial Commission for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation act on account of such injuries. His claim was for injuries to the head, face, stomach and left side., The arbitrator who heard the matter awarded Cástrale 10-6/7 weeks’ compensation for temporary total disability and five weeks for…