Neathamer v. State Accident Insurance Fund

Defendant State Industrial Accident Commission appeals from an order finding that claimant had suffered aggravation of a previous compensable injury.

On August 7, 1968, claimant, while in the course of his employment, was struck in the back by a log. He suffered possible rib fractures, injuries to his left arm and shoulder and contusions on his back. His back injury appeared to be minimal and the claim was closed on May 1, 1970, with a permanent partial disability award for the injuries to his left, arm and shoulder, but no award for injury to his back, the hearing officer stating in his order: