Ory v. Metal Building Products Co.

STOULIG, Judge.

This is a suit brought by plaintiff-appellant, Merlin Ory, seeking to recover additional benefits under the Louisiana Workmen’s Compensation Statute for total and permanent disability arising out of an accident which occurred on the first day of his summertime employment.

Ory, a high school student at the time, was employed by defendant-appellee, Metal Building Products Co., Inc., as a general helper with various duties of a common laborer. He was assisting in lining up an iron beam supported by a chain when the beam suddenly fell, crushing the fourth and fifth fingers,of his…