George v. American Smelting & Refining Co.

DONALDSON, Chief Justice.

Claimant-appellant Clarence C. George (George) appeals the Industrial Commission’s (Commission) denial of his claim for partial permanent disability. Specifically, his appeal challenges the Commission’s finding that he had not proven that his current condition was caused by injuries which he sustained in accidents on August 17, 1977, and October 24, 1977, while employed by defendant-respondent American Smelting & Refining Company (ASARCO).

On August 17, 1977, George was injured while tightening a chain binder on a flatbed truck when the binder snapped and jarred his…