Webster v. Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co.

Petitioner, James P. Webster, instituted this proceeding against defendant, Lloyd A. Fry Boofing Company, to recover compensation for an alleged accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. It is his contention that as the result of a strain in lifting* heavy rolls of roofing he sustained a hernia or rupture.

Defendant is engaged in the manufacture of roll and shingle roofing, and was producing roll roofing when petitioner was injured on or about the 12th day of February, 1940. Petitioner had been in its employ for three years. This roofing was carried on a conveyer to…