Rocky Mountain Tank & Steel Co. v. Rager

Mrs. Jack Rager, daughter of Carter A. Ross, deceased, filed a claim for award under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, alleging that Ross’s death occurred while he was engaged in his duties in extra-hazardous employment for Rocky Mountain Tank & Steel Co., which circumstance was denied by the employer. On the hearing, the court held for the claimant, ordering an award of $13,000 for the deceased’s widow. In the resulting appeal, the sole issue is whether the employee came to his death under circumstances which make the Workmen’s Compensation Law applicable.

In the main, the facts are not in…