Marotto v. George D. Ellis & Sons, Inc.

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Judgment was properly entered for defendant in this compensation case on the finding of the referee, affirmed by the board, that there was no injury from accident.

Defendant manufactured tin containers. In the process, the open seams of the cans were dipped in a solution of chloride of zinc, as a flux, and were then soldered by machinery. It was claimant’s work to test the cans for leaks as they came from the machine. He developed pressure inside the can by means of compressed air and then immersed it in a tank of water. When leaks were discovered it was his duty to solder…