Tucker v. American Smelting and Refining Company

WILLIAMS, Vice Chief Justice.

Otto Tucker, hereinafter called claimant, filed a claim dated February 17, 1954, stating that while employed as a welder for American Smelting and Refining Company *813lie sustained an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment August 13, 1953, when he injured his back while lifting on a heavy log. The State Industrial Commission denied an award and the claimant brings this proceeding against the employer, own risk, hereinafter referred to as respondent, to review the order denying the award.

Claimant testified that he was 43 years old and…