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Session Laws, 1916
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EMERSON C. HARRINGTON, GOVERNOR. 743

the loss of more than one-half of such thumb shall be considered
to be equal to the loss of the whole thumb. The loss of the
third or dictal phalange of any finger shall be considered to
be equal to the loss of one-third of such finger. The loss of
the middle or second phalange of any finger shall be considered
to be equal to the loss of two-thirds of such finger. The loss
of more than the middle and dictal phalange of any finger shall
be considered to be equal to the loss of the whole of such finger:
provided, however, that in no case shall the amount received
for more than one finger exceed the amount provided in this
schedule for the loss of a hand.

Great Toe. For the loss of a great toe, twenty-five weeks.
Other Toes. For the loss of one of the toes other than the
great toe, ten weeks.

Hand. For the loss of a hand, one hundred and fifty weeks.
Arm. For the loss of an arm, two hundred weeks.
Foot. For the loss of a foot, one hundred and fifty weeks.
Leg. For the loss of a leg, one hundred and seventy-five
weeks.

Eye. For the loss of an eye, one hundred weeks.
Loss of Use. Permanent loss of the use of a hand, arm,
foot, leg or eye shall be considered as the equivalent of the loss
of such hand, arm, foot, leg or eye.

Amputations. Amputation between the elbow and the wrist
shall be considered as the equivalent of the loss of a hand.
Amputation between the knee and the ankle shall be considered
as the equivalent of the loss of a foot. Amputation at or above
the elbow shall be considered as the loss of an arm. Amputa-
tion at or above the knee shall be considered as the loss of
the leg.

The compensation for the foregoing specific injuries shall
be in lieu of all other compensations, except the benefits pro-
vided in Section 37 of this Article.

Other Cases. In all other cases in this class, of disability
the compensation shall be fifty per centum of the difference
between his average weekly wages and his wage-earning capac-
ity thereafter in the same employment or otherwise, if less
than before the accident (but not to exceed twelve dollars per
week), payable during the continuance of such partial dis-
ability, but not to exceed $3, 000. 00, and subject to reconsid-
eration of the degree of such impairment by the commission
on its own motion or upon application of any party in interest.

 

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