Savitt v. L. & F. Construction Co.

The facts, as disclosed by the testimony, indicated that on January 13th, 1936, the petitioner was employed by the respondent and while so employed, sustained an accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment. He was in an elevator on premises No. 106 Market street, Newark, New Jersey, in and about his duties of carpenter, when the said elevator dropped, causing severe and permanent injuries to the petitioner. The injuries sustained by the petitioner included fractures of both os caléis, together with injuries to his back and body. Petitioner was compelled to cease work…