Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Leah Reynolds, injured her back while at work on July 7, 1978. The claimant was employed by Archer Daniels Midland Company, the respondent in this cause. Both parties agree that the claimant suffered an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of her employment. The dispute arises regarding the extent of her injuries and the amount of compensation she is to receive.

Upon claimant’s application to the Industrial Commission, an arbitrator awarded claimant $3,491.84 in temporary total disability benefits under section 8(b) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat.…