Thompson and Co. Contractors v. Cole

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The record reveals the following pertinent facts: Robert Cole was employed by Thompson and Company Contractors who had contracted with People's Telephone Company to install underground telephone cable in Cherokee County, Alabama. At the time of his injury, Cole's job was to install telephone repeaters. While there is contrary testimony, Cole testified that he hurt his back while unloading a repeater from his truck.

Cole went to the emergency room of Cherokee County Hospital that same day where he received a shot. On Sunday morning at 5:30 Cole returned to…