Matter of Winfield v. . N.Y.C. H.R.R.R. Co.

The claimant was employed in connection with the general repair and maintenance of the tracks of the employer, the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company. While tamping ties he was struck in the right eye by a stone which came up from the ground. The workmen's compensation commission awarded him compensation at the rate of $6.54 weekly for two weeks. The claimant's employer at the time of the accident was engaged in interstate commerce. The appellant contends that because the claimant when injured was employed by a railroad company which was then engaged in interstate commerce,…