German v. Industrial Commission

STEVENS, Judge.

On 13 June 1966 the petitioner, then a 42-year-old pipe layer, was completely buried when a ditch in which he was working caved in. 1 On 28 February 1969 the Commission entered an award, one of the findings being “5. Applicant has no disability attributable to the accepted industrial episode of June 13, 1966.” It is this award which has been brought to us for review. This matter is decided under the law as it existed prior to 1 January 1969.

The petitioner received medical care immediately following his injury. We are here concerned with a low back problem claimed to have been…