Murphy v. W. O. Cook Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

This appeal presents a question of law under the workmen’s compensation act.

On January 19, 1929, the appellant, J. C. Murphy, was employed as a laborer about a cement mixer operated by the W. O. Cook Construction Company in Topeka. A gust of wind blew some cement into his eyes which ruined the sight of the right eye within a few hours. Murphy was taken to the hospital, where the eye was removed. On February 23, 1929, Murphy filed with the compensation commission his application for compensation. The facts of his employment, his injury, his…