Dubuc v. Amoskeag Industries, Inc.

According to the uncontroverted evidence there was a safe method of performing the work in question by the insertion of a supporting beam, or “header,” after the wall had been cut halfway through. The following paragraph is taken from the testimony of the foreman, under whom Paquette was working as gang boss:

“Q. Was this job done in a safe manner or unsafe manner? A. Unsafe manner .... Q. Done in the way it was done, you would expect the wall would fall down, would you not? A. Yes, sir.... Q. And Paquette was in complete charge of the work and of how the work was to be done? A. Yes; while I…