Cole v. Fruitland Canning Ass'n

This is a proceeding prosecuted by George Cole [hereinafter referred to as claimant] under the Workmen’s Compensation Act to recover compensation from the Fruitland Canning Association and its surety. Claimant, a man 56 years of age who normally weighed from 145 to 150 pounds and was 5'6" tall, performed farm labor the greatest part of his life. August 7, 1941, he was employed by the Fruitland Canning Association at Fruitland as a brine mixer, at 35c an hour, seven days a week, averaging from 12 to 12% hours a day. As a brine mixer, claimant filled large tanks with water, in which he mixed…