Aeschleman v. State

Claimant, Eli Aeschleman, seeks to recover under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act for the loss of his right thumb as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment in the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Parks and Memorials.

On May 14, 1948, claimant, employed by respondent as a maintenance man, was mowing, the lawn at Buffalo Bock State Park, LaSalle County, Illinois. Upon his return from lunch, he cranked the motor' of the power lawnmower he was using in the course of his regular duties, and to avoid flooding the carburetor of…