Kampeen v. Chicago & North Western Railway Co.

Plaintiff is in the prime of life, 45 years of age, and for the past 8 or 10 years has been in the employ of defendant in and about the railroad shops at Waseca, this state; advancing from one position to another, fire-lighter, machinist’s helper and finally as electrician. He is a man of intelligence and properly performed all the duties assigned to him, some of which involved lifting and moving from place to place heavy tools, implements and appliances connected with the shops. On the day in question he was directed by the foreman in charge to aid certain other employes of the company in…