Ridenour v. Van Pick Oil Company

BLACKBIRD, Justice.

Claimant sustained an accidental injury May 6, 1953, when he strained his back while lifting a 600 pound tractor tire. He was paid temporary disability until December 7, 1954, when he was notified by the employer that payments had ceased. In a proceeding to determine the extent of disability commenced thereafter an award was made under the date of February 8, 1955, finding that claimant had sustained 30 per cent permanent disability. On appeal to the Commission en banc this was reduced to 15 per cent. This proceeding is brought by claimant against Van Pick Oil Company,…