Legal Opinion
Boardman Company v. Eddy
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided July 5, 1961No. 39372PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Justice.
Mrs. Ruth Eddy, claimant, mother of Joseph M. Eddy, deceased employee, obtained an award under the death benefit provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 85 O.S.1951 § 1 et seq, for the maximum statutory amount of $13,500.
At the time of his death decedent was operating an arc welding torch at employer’s plant in Oklahoma City. While standing or stooping with one foot upon the concrete floor and the other on a “step-way” platform some 24 — 30 inches above the ground level, he became suddenly precipitated, threw his hands up and knocked off a welding hood he was wearing.…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- United Brick & Tile Company v. RoySupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1960
- Oklahoma State Highway Department v. NashSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1956
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3Cited by16 opinions
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