Pizzano's Case

This is an appeal from a decree of the Superior Court awarding specific compensation, in accordance with the decision of the Industrial Accident Board, for injuries to the left eye of the employee by reason of being struck by a steel bar which flew out of a large press machine which he was operating. He was paid compensation for total disability during the three weeks he was away from work. The question here is what is the amount of specific compensation that should be paid on account of the eye injury.

The single member, whose findings and decision were affirmed and. adopted by the reviewing…