Neice v. Farmers Co-Operative Creamery & Supply Co.

The plaintiff was employed by the defendant in its butter factory in Omaha. He was injured by the explosion of a steam trap, and brought this action to recover damages. The jury rendered a verdict in Ms favor for $3,000, and from the judgment entered thereon the defendant has appealed.

The defendant, in the manufacture and sale of butter and ice cream, occupied a three-story building with basement, and employed an engineer, fireman, butter-makers and other workmen. The plaintiff was employed in what was called a “churn room.” The accident complained of occurred in what was called the “boiler…