Amerada Petroleum Corp. v. Elliff

This is an original proceeding brought to review an order and award of the State Industrial Commission. The record shows that the respondent, W. H. Elliff, was employed by the Amerada Petroleum Corporation, petitioner herein, prior to and including the month of May, 1929. While driving a truck he received an injury to his left hip and side.

It appears that the cushion on the truck was broken down, and respondent sat with his left hip on the gasoline tank. The side of the cab, which was metal, and said tank came in contact with his left hip and side. As a result of working under these…