Jensen v. Omaha & St. Louis Railroad

1 Plaintiff was in the service of the defendant as a coach cleaner. At the time of the accident he was engaged in the line of his duty in a baggage car standing on what is known as the “coach track” in defendant’s yard at Council Bluffs. While so employed, an engine, being operated by defendant’s hostler, and running six or eight miles an hour, came in collision with the baggage car, throwing plaintiff against the rim of the car stove, and causing the alleged injuries of which he complains. The appellant contends: (a) That appellee’s duty as coach cleaner does not bring him within the benefit…