Frost v. Idaho Gold Dredging Co.

Claimant and appellant employed by respondent Idaho Gold Dredging Company as a fireman on a mining dredge, mashed his hand in removing a stick from a wood-pile May 1st or 2d. Appellant in a day or two left such employment, the company having no knowledge of the accident, and about May 5th went to Lewiston, where he had certain fibrous tumors, existing on his hand prior to the accident, removed by a surgical operation. June 11th, appellant served and filed his notice of accident and claim for compensation.

Respondent surety contended that notice had not been given as soon as practicable and…