Trimble v. United Fuel Gas Co.

CATINNA, Commissioner.

On April 24, 1967, Harry Trimble, while employed by the United Fuel Gas Company, was injured when a gas line ruptured. He filed an application for compensation, and an award was entered by the Workmen’s Compensation Board allowing him certain benefits. Regular payments were made under the award until his death on May 29, 1971, from causes unrelated to his work-connected disability.

On August 13, 1971, the appellant, Madonna Trimble, widow of Harry Trimble, filed application under KRS 342.111 for the remaining portion of the award which would have been payable to her…