Olson v. State Industrial Accident Commission

Bennie C. Olson was employed as a powderman and jackhammer operator by the Western Logging Co., a division of the Inman-Poulsen Timber Corporation. On the morning of December 30, 1957, although not feeling well, Olson went with his fellow-workers to the worksite. The motor on the compressor (which was mounted on a truck) used by Olson in operating the jackhammer would not function and a mechanic was called to put it in order. During the morning, while the mechanic was working upon the motor, Mr. Olson appeared to be in physical distress and complained of feeling “awful.” At approximately…