Sunderland v. Steanson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one by a servant to recover damages from his master for personal injuries sustained on account of a defect in a platform on which the servant was required to work. Plaintiff recovered, and defendants appeal.

The petition alleged defendants employed plaintiff to work as a tool dresser about a drilling rig which defendants were operating; defendants constructed a platform about the well which was drilling and alongside the rig; a shed built over the platform prevented use of a crane in moving heavy tools, and it was necessary to…