Burch v. Louisville Car Wheel & Railway Supply Co.

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay,

Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellant, Willis Burch, while at work in the foundry of appellee, Louisville Car Wheel & Supply Co., was enveloped by burning slag and molten iron which fell from the cupola, and badly burned. He brought this action to recover damages. At the conclusion of his evidence, the court directed a verdict in favor of appellee, and judgment was entered accordingly. To review the propriety of this ruling, this appeal is prosecuted.

■ Appellant based his action on two grounds of negligence : First, failure to furnish safe tools and…