Carlson v. Batts

TAYLOR, Justice.

On the 4th and 5th days of March, 1948, the appellant, a carpenter, was employed in floor finishing. The floor had been sanded by machine, after which, the appellant, working on his knees, with sandpaper held in his left hand, was engaged in finishing and smoothing the floor. He worked in this manner for approximately five hours on the 4th and the same length of time on the 5th. Appellant testified that the skin on his left knee became tender from sliding around on the floor; that, to his knowledge, he did not bump the knee; that the floor was perfectly smooth; that there were…