Wade v. TRAXLER GRAVEL COMPANY

This case is before us on appeal by William (Bill) Wade from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Copiah County affirming an order of the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Commission approving the findings of the attorney-referee and dismissing the claim of the appellant against Traxler Gravel Company and its insurance carrier for compensation under the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The record shows that Wade was injured on April 21, 1955, while hauling gravel from the Lingle Pit in Copiah County. The injury occurred while Wade was attempting to make an adjustment or repair on his…