Price v. Industrial Accident Commission

FRICKE, J., pro tem.

Petitioner was employed by the Empire China Company in a branch of its operations which subjected him to the dust of burnt clay and other vitrified products coming from machines not properly safeguarded against and disseminating such dust, and was also exposed, unnecessarily, to water upon the floor, at times ankle deep, draughts of cold air and silicate dust raised by sweeping. After several years of employment and beginning early in 1927, petitioner developed a cough. This condition progressed and he developed a tiredness and weakness which, toward the end of his…