Damiani v. Industrial Commission of Arizona

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

Petitioner, widow of Peter Damiani, instituted this claim for death benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. A.R. S. § 23-901 et seq. Respondent, The Industrial Commission, entered an award denying death benefits, which award petitioner asks that we review.

The deceased, Peter Damiani, a 65-year-old cement finisher, worked .a full eight-hour shift on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the week prior to his death. At various times during these days, he worked in a kneeling position, supporting his body with his left hand and using a trowel in his right…