McGarrigle v. Grangeville Electric Light & Power Co.

AILSHIE, C. J. —

Appellant Grangeville Electric Lighi; & Power Company was constructing a dam on the South Fork of the Clearwater River east of Grangeville. The company was operating a mechanical hoist with a chain attached on c nd of a cable; they were excavating for a reservoir. August 22, 1918, respondent, then aged 49 years (employed by apjellant), “was stooping over” putting the chain on a rock, and as the mast on hoist was raised the heavy chain caught him in the left side and back, “injuring kidney and spleen.” As a result of the injuries received, operations were performed on…