Porter v. Department of Labor & Industries

Albert E. Porter for two years before his death had been performing the duties of a log marker and brander, as an employee of Rayonier Incorporated. The company’s employees had been on strike since April, 1952, and Mr. Porter did not return to his employment until the morning of November 24, 1952. He was then assigned new duties as a “choker setter.” He reported to work at 7:30 a. m., and walked from the speeder through a rugged logged-off area for approximately 880 yards' to the place where logs had been cut. He carried on the duties of his new assignment for approximately one hour, when he…