Clausen v. Minnesota Steel Co.

Certiorari to review a decision of the industrial commission awarding compensation for an accidental injury.

In the latter part of November, 1929, respondent ivas in relator’s employ, and while trying to turn a nut on a bolt struck the wrench with a sledge held in the left hand. The nut loosened unexpectedly, and the knuckle of the forefinger of the right hand received a blow. Respondent was wearing canvas gloves. On taking off the glove the knuckle showed some abrasion of the skin but no bleeding. This happened near quitting time, and respondent kept on with his work until his day Avas…