Cooper v. Industrial Commission

CROCKETT, Justice.

Louis W. Cooper seeks reversal of an order by the Industrial Commission denying workmen’s compensation.

On November 21, 1961, Mr. Cooper was working as a laborer for Marcus W. Johnson Plumbing and Heating Company at Moab, Utah. His duties involved the handling and laying sewer pipe. Because the hoist usually used for handling heavy pipe could not reach one particular length, plaintiff was helping to lift one end of a 250-pound pipe when he got a “catch” in his back. He mentioned this to two fellow workers and complained of pain in the groin area. But he did not say anything…