Karlson v. Department of Labor & Industries

On July 6, 1940, Oscar Karlson, who was employed by Consolidated Builders, Inc., in the construction of the Grand Coulee dam, accidentally fell about sixty-five feet into the Columbia river. The fall was apparently caused by a brace giving way, allowing Mr. Karlson to fall backwards. In his fall he struck a scaffold.

A claim was duly filed with the department of labor and industries, and on August 2, 1940, the claim was allowed and closed for medical treatment, but the order provided that no time loss compensation be paid or permanent partial disability award be made. The claim was reopened on…