Rusch v. Louisville Water Co.

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Moorman

Affirming.

Allen Rusch, the husband of appellant, Margaret Rusch, was an employe of the appellee, Louisville Water Company, at the time complained of in this action. The water company was then operating under the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act, which had been accepted by Rusch.

On April 4, 1918, a valve connected with the steam boiler where Rusch was working blew out and he with another employe ascended the ladder to close the opening. After closing it he descended the ladder, went to a window *699near the door of the plant, walked out the door for…