Dunton v. Daniel Construction Co.

VAUGHN, Judge.

The. sole question presented is whether the evidence supports the finding that plaintiff sustained an injury by “accident” within the meaning of the Workmen’s Compensation Statute, G.S. 97-2(6), and as defined by the North Carolina Supreme Court. “To sustain an award of compensation in ruptured or slipped disc cases the injury to be classed as arising by accident must involve more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way. . . . Accident involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result…