Brodbeck v. W. F. Trimble & Sons Co.

Kenworthey, J.,

Opinion by

The sole question in this workmen’s compensation case is whether claimant, 1 on November 30, 1939, sus tamed an “injury by an accident” within the meaning of See. 301 of our Workmen’s Compensation Law. 2

On the date in question, claimant was seventy-seven years of age. For some years he had been suffering from a “rather severe” osteoarthritis of the lower back for which he was wearing a brace. He was employed by defendant as a construction supervisor. His work frequently required him to walk up and down an inclined plank leading into the building under construction.…