Peterson v. the Ruberoid Co.

Dell, Chief Justice.

Writ of certiorari to review a decision of the Industrial Commission.

For several years prior to the date of the injury here involved, Henry Peterson was employed! by The Ruberoid Company as a loader and unloader for hopper railroad cars containing slate granules used in roofing. products. The hopper car is divided into two sections. In unloading the car a conveyor weighing approximately 225 pounds is placed under one of the hoppers and the hopper door opened, permitting the slate to flow, onto a conveyor belt which, in turn, transports it to bins. The conveyor unit is…