Lukawich v. Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp.

McGrath, C. P. J.

Decedent was employed for a long time by respondent as a caster or moulder. In July or August, 1938, he was taken by respondent to keep the furnaces going daring Saturdays and Sundays so that the casting could be resumed on Mondays without delay. This weekend work was in addition to his work as a caster and, incidentally, this week-end work is described as that of a watchman but this term is misleading since his actual duty was to watch the fires and keep them going. In March, 1939, while cleaning out a furnace he received burns which caused his death. The award is appealed…