Harrison v. Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway Co.

BlacKburn, J.:

This suit was brought by respondent for personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company. The evidence shows that he was engaged as a helper in the machine-shop, and had been for several years. His foreman directed him to assist in taking down some shafting in the blacksmith shop and adjoining building. He did not work in that building. This work was to be done after regular working hours. He said he was tired and did not want to work extra hours, but he was urged by his foreman, and consented. It was dark when the work was to be done, and the negligence…