Watkins v. Cavanagh

Claimant, Earl E. Watkins, began working for Dan J. Cavanagh, road contractor, as a shovel oiler the latter part of July, 1937. August 22, 1937, while removing an oil pump from the power shovel, the pump fell on his chest and “hurt claimant bad.” The following day claimant developed a severe case of traumatic pneumonia, followed by the complication of phlebitis, or “milk leg,” in his left leg, caused by the pump falling on his chest and inflicting a severe bruise. He was abed for 47 days and did not attempt to work until the latter part of December, 1938.

Notice of the injury and claim for…