Johnston v. Commerce Pattern Foundry Machine Co.

This case arises under the workmen’s compensation law of the State, PA 1912 (1st Ex Sess), No 10, as amended (CL 1929, § 8407 et seq., CL 1948, § 411.1 et seq. [Stat Ann § 17.141 et seq.]). On February 26, 1943, plaintiff was employed by the defendant and at the time was engaged in constructing fixtures. In connection with such work he was required to handle pieces of steel of varying weights. On the day in question he lifted a piece of steel for the purpose of carrying it to his bench, approximately 100 feet distant, and as he turned he felt a sharp pain in his left side. He continued with…