Taylor v. Packer Diving and Salvage Company

COMISKEY, District Judge.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1

On February 6, 1969 Darrell Taylor was employed by Packer Diving and Salvage Co. as a diver.

2

At that time he had been so employed for approximately a year in the capacity of a diver.

3

Taylor was injured on February 6, 1969 when an elevator-cable on a partially constructed diving tank in the yard of Packer Diving and Salvage Co. broke dropping the elevator with Taylor aboard to the ground.

4

Darrell Taylor was a well-known underwater welder prior to his employment.

5

Packer Diving and Salvage Co. is a diving company which specializes…