Van Aernam v. Nielsen

MASON, Justice.

The accident out of which this law action arose occurred about 5:30 p. m. November 16, 1964, on defendant Carl Nielsen’s farm in Audubon County when plaintiff Gary Van Aernam’s left hand and leg became caught in the rollers of defendant’s mounted corn picking unit. Plaintiff was defendant’s employee at the time of his injuries for which he seeks damages.

Plaintiff alleged defendant was negligent in failing to have mud scrapers on the corn picking unit; failing to maintain safe machinery and appliances for plaintiff; failing to furnish plaintiff a safe place to work or safe…