Dennehy v. Lincoln Steel Works

This is an appeal from an award of disability benefits under the workmen’s compensation act.. The evidence shows that plaintiff suffered an accident on October 25, 1937, while in the employ of the Lincoln Steel Works and engaged in the operation of a rivet heater. It appears that a small explosion occurred which caused burning oil to be thrown on plaintiff. As' a result, plaintiff’s right arm, shoulder, neck and ear were burned. Plaintiff made a good recovery except that a keloid scar remained on the upper part of the right arm. This scar tissue is in no manner attached to the underlying…