Brown v. Department of Labor & Industries

— The question in this, case is whether the complainant has a valid claim against the state industrial insurance fund because of the death of her husband.

The facts are stipulated: The deceased was in the employ of the Washington Iron Works, located in the city of Seattle, and while so engaged his work was extra-hazardous, within the contemplation of the state workmen’s compensation act. Under the terms of his employment he commenced work at 7:30 o’clock in the morning and ceased at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and received certain hourly compensation. On May 1 of last year he concluded his…