Gilligan v. International Paper Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Jacobs, J.

The Workmen’s Compensation Division rendered an award to the appellant by reason of the injury and death of her husband Walter W. Gilligan. Its action was reversed by the Morris County Court, which was affirmed by the Appellate Division. We granted certification.

The decedent Walter W. Gilligan was an employee of the respondent International Paper Company at its plant in Whippany. He operated a starch adhesives machine which was placed on a platform and consisted of a “storage tank, bottom mixture and top cook.” His duties included loading the…