Adams Union Truck Terminal v. Keeshen

This is an original proceeding to review an award of the State Industrial Commission. The respondent received an accidental personal injury in the course of his employment. There is only one question presented, and that is whether or not the Industrial Commission had jurisdiction to render the award in this case. It is contended by petitioner that the respondent was not engaged in. a' hazardous occupation as defined by the Workmen’s Compensation Law.

It appears that the business of petitioner consisted of maintaining a dock or a place to receive freight consignments which were brought to this…