Andrus v. Boise Fruit & Produce Company

KNUDSON, Justice.

Respondent, Clawson F. Andrus, who became 62 years of age October 29, 1961, has been employed by appellant, Boise Fruit & Produce Co., since May 24, 1951, during the greater part of which time his work involved heavy lifting.

On November 9, 1956, Andrus sustained a comparatively minor accidental injury, principally involving his left ankle and foot. He lost no compensable time; however, he did, shortly thereafter, for the first time experience some low back symptoms.

On May 10, 1958, while working with a lift truck, Andrus suffered a severe injury when two stacks of crated…