Rockford City Traction Co. v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error was employed by plaintiff in- error as a welder. In the latter part of May, 1918, while he was welding rails he' suffered an injury which has resulted in the total loss of the use of both eyes. In welding rails defendant in. error operated an electric welder which used about 550 volts of electricity. The welder is applied to the ends of the rails as they are laid in the track, the purpose being to melt the steel and thereby cause the rails to join. In doing this a dazzling light is generated and it is necessary for the welder to protect his eyes with colored glasses. For…