Claim of Blackely v. Niagara Roofing Co.

The award is against two employers and carriers. The claimant was first injured December 8,1922, while in the employ of the Niagara Roofing Company. He fell striking his chest on an iron railing. We may assume that there is proof to sustain the finding that he suffered a fracture of the sternum at that time. Compensation for six months was paid and the case was closed. Claimant thereafter worked for other employers and at the time of a second injury, occurring December 22, 1926, he was working for the Holland Furnace Company, with whom he had been for about two years, earning full wages. The…