Herman v. Ford Motor Co.

Defendant has appealed from an award of compensation for total disability made to plaintiff. In April, 1932, when plaintiff re-entered defendant’s employment, an examination by a doctor employed by defendant disclosed that plaintiff had a herma on the left side. Notwithstanding this he was recommended for employment at moderate or light work. On or about August 15, 1932, while carrying a pan of stock, crank shaft caps, weighing approximately 150 pounds, plaintiff slipped and fell to the floor. Immediately he suffered pain in the region of Ms hernia and in his back. Upon reporting* to his…