Hansen v. Abrasive Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.

*588De MUNIZ, J.

Plaintiff brought this product liability action against defendant Abrasive Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.,1 seeking damages for injuries sustained when he was cleaning a sanding machine.2 The jury found plaintiff 60 percent negligent and defendant, 40 percent. Plaintiff appeals, and we reverse and remand.

Defendant designed, manufactured and assisted in installing a 6-head sanding machine at the plant of plaintiffs employer, Bend Millworks. The sander was specifically designed for sanding wood products. During the sanding process, wood pitch and other material would build up,…