Karr v. Armstrong Tire & Rubber Co.

This is a claim under Section 8 (c) and (21) of the Mississippi AVorkmen’s Compensation Act, Chapter 354, General Laws of Mississippi 1948, amended by Chapter 412, Laws of Mississippi 1950.

It arises under these circumstances: On April 27, 1950, Karr, the appellant, was, and for a number of years prior thereto had been, an employee of appellee, Armstrong Tire & Rubber Company. On said date he was a welder’s helper. He and one AVelch were endeavoring to repair a hydraulic pump. They were cutting an oil pipe connected to the pump, using for that purpose an electric torch. Oil escaped from the…