Thompson v. Industrial Commission

Plaintiff, a deputy fish and game warden in the employ of the state, on March 6, 1933, sustained an injury by accident while attempting to start his automobile, resulting in total loss of sight in his left eye. He made application to the Industrial Commission of Utah for compensation alleging that the accident occurred in the course of his employment. Compensation was denied, and the cause was brought to this court for review. The only question presented is whether the accident occurred in the course of employment.

The facts, which are not in dispute, are, with certain exceptions hereinafter…