Russell v. Southwest Grease & Oil Co.

WASSERSTROM, Judge.

On a claim for Workmen’s Compensation benefits by the widow and daughter of a deceased employee, the referee denied compensation. His decision was affirmed on review by the Industrial Commission, whose decision in turn was affirmed by the Circuit Court. The claimants again appeal to this court.

At approximately 3:00 p. m. on February 6, 1969, Harry F. Russell, the deceased employee, delivered six 55-gallon drums of undercoating to the Triad Vault Company. Each of these drums weighed approximately 429 pounds and was being transported in an open bed truck fitted with a…