Daniels v. Houston, Stanwood & Gamble Co.

Opinion op the Court by

"William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

— Affirming.

In this action for damages for personal injuries by plaintiff, Walter E. Daniels, against defendant, Houston, Stanwood & Gamble Company, the trial court, at the conclusion of the evidence, directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

Defendant operates a drill press which is used to drill holes in boiler fronts. There are two cog’ wheels on the press, one a disc bevel gear and the other a mesh bevel gear. The press was set on a base about three feet from the ground. The gearing is about a foot and a half…