HIGH SPLINT COAL COMPANY v. JONES


338 S.W.2d 208 (1960)

HIGH SPLINT COAL COMPANY, Appellant, v. Ray JONES et al., Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing September 23, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

T. E. Mahan, Williamsburg, Smith & Shehan, Harlan, for appellant.

Doyle & Doyle, Harlan, for appellees.


STANLEY, Commissioner.

Ray Jones, a miner employed by the appellant, High Splint Coal Company, for nearly 14 years was injured when a large rock fell on his back. He was paid compensation for temporary disability for 24 weeks. Payments having been stopped, Jones made application for an adjustment and additional compensation. It was opposed by the company. The judgment confirmed the award of the Compensation Board based on total and permanent disability.

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