Painter Motor Co. v. Ostler

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Plaintiffs seek review of the Industrial Commission’s order awarding workmen’s compensation benefits to defendant, Howard C. Ostler. We affirm the Commission Order. All statutory references are to Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended.

The defendant, Howard Ostler, hereinafter “Ostler,” was employed by Painter Motor Company as a parts manager for approximately eleven years prior to March 4, 1977. On that date, Ostler was directed by his employer to assist an electrician in the installation of electrical boxes. The job consisted of scaling a ladder and drilling holes for the…