Pleiness v. Mueller Brass Co.

Plaintiff, Elmer Pleiness, appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board denying his claim against the Second Injury Fund for total and permanent disability benefits.

In this action it is undisputed that as of February 1, 1963, plaintiff had suffered permanent loss of vision in his left eye as the result of a massive retinal hemorrhage. Subsequently, on July 1, 1963, plaintiff’s left hand was severely injured when a die press he was attempting to repair tripped, causing the die to come down upon his hand. Plaintiff filed a petition in the Workmen’s Compensation Department…