Derr v. Weaver

This is a proceeding to review an award of the State Industrial Commission under the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

Respondent, an employee of H. B. Derr, petitioner, sustained an accidental personal injury on December 15 1930, arising out of and in the course of his employment with said petitioner. Respondent was carrying a box of dynamite caps. He stumbled, slipped, and dropped the caps in a nearby fire. An explosion resulted and foreign particles were blown in his face and right eye. As a result of this explosion his right eye was removed. Compensation was paid for the loss of the right eye.…