Caspar v. East Providence Artesian Well Co.

This is an appeal from a decree awarding compensation to the petitioner under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. (G. L. 1923, C. 92.)

The evidence and the findings of fact by the Superior Court establish the following facts. Petitioner, a well driller in respondent’s employ, on September 8, 1926, in the course of his employment was struck in the leg by'a truck wheel which he was removing. He continued at his work and did not examine his leg until several hours later. He then discovered that there was an abrasion on his leg and that his underclothes were soaked with blood. That night he washed the…