Hendrix v. Ray-Ser Dyeing Company

James R. Hendrix, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, has appealed to this Court from an adverse judgment of the trial court denying workmen’s compensation benefits.

Ray-Ser Dyeing Company, hereinafter referred to as defendant, was engaged in the business of dyeing and processing man-made fibers, threads and yam.

In carrying out its business, it was necessary to maintain a boiler to generate steam to heat the dye base and to furnish heat for the dryer and the building in which the business was performed.

There was a smoke stack through which smoke from the steam furnace was emitted atop the…