Anderson v. General Motors Corp.

When plaintiff George 0. Anderson entered the employ of defendant General Motors Corporation on'April 11, 1935, he was given a physical examination and found to be strong and well.

His work on November 1, 1943, consisted of cutting stock from 20-millimeter gun barrels over 6 feet in length and weighing about 106 pounds. This operation required that the barrels be lifted to a machine by two men, one at each end. After he had thus handled two barrels, while lifting the third; he experienced severe pains in his left leg. He was sent to defendant’s first aid station, where he was given tablets…