Sessing v. Yates Drilling Company

MOISE, Justice.

This appeal is from a denial of a workmen’s compensation claim. A cross appeal has been filed attacking a finding of fact made by the trial court.

At the time of the injury, plaintiff was employed by defendant on one of its drilling rigs in Eddy County. While laying down drill pipe in preparation for moving the drill rig, a cable clamp came loose, allowing a pulley to hit plaintiff over the left eye. The hook attached to the pulley struck the left eye. Because of the blow, plaintiff was unconscious for a short time. He was given first aid at the drilling site, and later treated…