Stephenson v. Dreis & Krump Manufacturing Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

Jeffrey Stephenson, the plaintiff, was employed at Drive’s, Inc., as a press operator. He was injured while operating a press manufactured by Dreis & Krump Manufacturing Company on August 9, 1977, his second day on the job.

Prior to obtaining this employment, the plaintiff had worked on a press at another plant for approximately 4-5 months. Upon being hired by Drive’s, Stephenson was furnished a booklet of safety material including instructions specifically directed to press operators. There was a section in the material spelling…