Shell Oil Co. v. Industrial Commission

The Macoupin County circuit court affirmed an award to the widow of Albert Joseph Reschak of workmen’s compensation benefits for his death while employed by Shell Oil Company.

The facts are not disputed. Decedent was employed by Shell Oil as a pipefitter and, other than having a preexisting arteriosclerotic condition, enjoyed general good health prior to the accident involved herein. On May 16, 1962, decedent inhaled some asphyxiant gases which were emitted from a severed pipe. Shortly thereafter he climbed approximately 48 feet to the top of an oil storage tank and was there exposed to…