Schimmel v. Detroit Pressed Steel Co.

On October 31, 1917, the claimant, who was .employed by the appellant Detroit Pressed Steel Company, in the capacity of electrician, sustained an accidental, crushing injury to his left hand, when said hand was run over by an electric traveling crane. The nature of the claimant’s work was such as required him to work in elevated places, requiring him to maintain his balance by whatever means were near at hand, while he carried on his work. He was engaged in placing conduits between certain buildings of said appellant, and was required for the time being to work near a crane runway. While…