Oyler v. State Compensation Commissioner

Woods, Judge:

H. D. Oyler, on May 8, 1930, and while in the employ of the Kingston-Pocahontas Coal Company, suffered a fracture of the left femur just above the knee, a simple fracture of the patella, a compound fracture of the tibia just below the knee, and a compound fracture of the!. fibula just below the knee. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, the commissioner, on January 5, 1931, awarded compensation on the basis of a 15% disability, and shortly thereafter made a lump sum settlement of the balance due on said award. On November 5, 1931, while employed by Anchor Coal Company, claimant…