Ricketts v. State

OPINION

Patchett, J.

William Ricketts, the Claimant, is a licensed plumber. He asserts that he was injured while working as a plumber at the East Moline Correctional Center. Mr. Ricketts was a resident of the Department of Corrections at that time. The accident which he alleges caused his injuries occurred on August 18, 1986. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on that day, Mr. Ricketts was performing plumbing work at the institution. He was instructed by the departments plumber to clear a clogged drain underneath the kitchen area of the facility. Mr. Ricketts was instructed to use a six and one-half…