K. & R. Delivery, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

This is a proceeding brought under the Illinois Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1955, chap. 48, pars. 138.1 et seq.) by the respondent, Archie Grant Chaney, to recover compensation for the loss of an eye which occurred in the course of his employment with the petitioner, K. and R. Delivery, Inc. At a hearing conducted by the arbitrator on January 28, 1955, it was found that Chaney was entitled to receive 140 weeks compensation at the rate of $27.20 per week, this being based upon an annual wage of $1414.40. A petition for review was then filed by the employee, and after subsequent…