Buck v. Arndt

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

This appeal presents the single question whether there was an accident within the meaning of the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

The referee’s findings of fact were unchallenged throughout. They are clear and concise and establish that:

“4. On January 19, 1942, Norman Buck, the claimant, was in the employ of Milton H. Arndt, the defendant, as a carpenter, and on that morning was engaged in his usual work, helping to build a porch on a house. He was carrying a 2 x 4 rail, which was about 16 feet long, on one of his shoulders. When he was about to put down the rail, he lifted…