Atkinson, Kier Bros., Spicer Co. v. Industrial Commission

While building the Coolidge •Dam at San Carlos, Arizona, the Petitioner, Atkinson, Kier Brothers, Spicer Company, a corporation, had in its employ as chief engineer and general superintendent of construction one Edward Anthony Wright, .who on September 12, 1927, met his death by coming in contact with a live wire during a trip of inspection of the work. The Industrial Commission awarded compensation to his wife and son, and upon a rehearing affirmed its order, and the petitioner claiming that the Commission was without jurisdiction to make the award has brought the matter here for review.

The…