Kennecott Copper Corporation v. Eugene

Kennecott Copper Corporation seeks reversal of a supplemental workmens compensation award made to Eugene Anderson on November 3, 1972, for a disability which had later developed as a result of accidental spilling of molten ore on him 13 years earlier, on May 5, 1959, at plaintiffs Magna plant. In that accident he had suffered third-degree burns on his legs and other burns on his body which required extended hospitalization, medical care and skin grafting. He was paid compensation for his time off work and his hospital and medical expenses. Pursuant to his filing a claim with the Industrial Commission, and due proceedings thereon, and on the basis of a medical panel report, he was, on January 28, 1961, given a lump-sum award on a rating of 20% loss of bodily function.