Matter of Schwimmer v. Kammerman Kaminsky

The claimant was employed in a machine shop. The belt of a machine at which he was working became loose. There is evidence that his employer directed the claimant to buy some bolts and screws, needed in repairing the belt, during the midday luncheon hour. The claimant was accustomed to go to his home for luncheon. He did so on that day. After luncheon he went to a hardware store, a short distance off his usual route and bought the bolts and screws. With them in his pocket, he retraced his steps and fell on the street near his place of employment. Before that point he had regained the direct…