Deem v. Kalamazoo Paper Co.

William W. Deem, husband of claimant, had been employed by the Kalamazoo Paper Company for nearly 20 years prior to his death. During that time he had been in reasonably good health, and had lost very little time. For several years prior to his death he had acted in the capacity of “beater” engineer. On the morning of June 29, 1914, he was engaged in renewing the screen on one of the “beater” cylinders. To accomplish this he stood on a plank placed across the top of the “beater” tub. The plank extended about 18 inches beyond the edge of the tub. During the temporary absence of his helper he…