Artificial limbs and apparatus

(1) Where an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment has caused the loss of a limb or other mutilation and the supply of an artificial member or members and apparatus (including dental appliances and artificial eyes) will improve the earning capacity of an injured workman, the artificial member or members and apparatus shall be provided at the expense of the employer and the rate of compensation payable shall be reduced in proportion to the improvement in earning capacity resulting from the use of the artificial member or members and apparatus. (2) The court may order an employer to pay for the replacement or repair of any artificial member or members and apparatus damaged as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of a workman’s employment by that employer. wages.