Charles v. Big Jim Coal Co.

STEWART, Justice.

Appellant, W. N. Charles, was injured on August 27, 1947, while working for appellee, Big Jim Coal Company, in an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. Both parties had accepted and were working under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, KRS Chapter 342, § 342.001 et s'eq. The Coal Company voluntarily paid appellant compensation up to and including December 10, 1947, at which date all compensation payments ceased. Oii December 11, 1947, Charles was reemployed by the Coal Company as a night foreman, performing the same duties at…