Gabriel v. A. J. Smith Construction Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Industrial Accident Board. Rocco Gabriel presented his claim for compensation against the A. J. Smith Construction Company for the accidental death of his decedent in defendant’s employ. From an order awarding compensation, defendant, and the General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance Corporation, Limited, insurer, bring certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtSteere, J.
Mike Gabriel, son of plaintiff, met his death on May 23, 1917, by falling down the shaft of a temporary skeleton elevator at a high building called the Fort Shelby hotel, then in process of construction at the corner of First street and Lafayette boulevard in the city of Detroit. The A. J. Smith Construction Company was engaged as contractor in the erection of this building, and deceased was employed by it as a water boy. He was 16 years of age, of Italian parentage, and was paid $2 per day of 10 hours. His work consisted of obtaining and carrying drinking water to the men working upon the…
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