Consolidated Underwriters v. Wilson

HALL, Justice.

This suit was brought by appellee to set aside an award of the Industrial Accident Board. Appellee alleged that on October 27, 1934, while employed by the Hendrick-Camp Drilling Company, Inc., and in the course -of said employment, he sustained serious and permanent personal injuries. In describing his injuries he alleged that: “* * * At the time of the accident, the crew was putting the drill pipe back into the hole. The slips failed to hold, causing the elevators to drop down catching my second finger on right hand between the elevator and rotary table, severing the finger…