Barrett v. Bohn Aluminum & Brass Co.

On June 11, 1969, plaintiff was employed by the defendant as a common laborer at the rate of $2.99 per hour. On that date, the plaintiff was working on a punch press which was activated by a foot trip switch. As he was removing a piece of metal from the die, plaintiff lost his balance and attempted to grab the machine in order to prevent himself from falling. His foot accidentally tripped the switch causing the press to descend, amputating a portion of all four fingers on his left hand. At the time he was injured, plaintiff had just completed his junior year in high school. He testified that…