Clarkson v. Lufkin Rule Co.

Plaintiff worked for defendant for 35 years, until he reached age 65. Defendant company made wooden rulers capped at the end by brass through which rivets were driven. Plaintiff’s, duties included holding the ends of such rivets against a belt sancler to grind them down. ' Dust and sand from, the sander got into his face and up his nose and made him cough and his sputum became a dirty gray. About 5 years before stopping work for defendant company his breath began to be short. He finally stopped working on the job for defendant because he became weak and tired and for reasons of health.…