Motz v. State

Claimant, Charles K. Motz, proceeds under the Workmen’s Compensation Act to recover from respondent for the loss of his right thumb, as a result of an accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment as highway section man’s helper in the Division of Highways, Department of Public Works and Buildings.

On April 18, 1949, claimant and his immediate superior were unable to start the truck assigned to them, which truck was stored at a leased lot in Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. So that work could be done on the motor, the hood was removed. While replacing the hood, it slipped, and…