Skinner v. Industrial Commission

On August 15, 1975, claimant Robert D. Skinner fell while climbing the steps at respondent Portable Elevator’s place of business in Bloomington. His subsequent claim for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) was denied by the arbitrator. That decision was affirmed on review by the Industrial Commission, and its decision was confirmed by the circuit court of McLean County.

Claimant had been employed as a welder at Portable Elevator for approximately five years prior to and during which he suffered from several health problems. He…