Olsen's Case

The employee was hired September 11, 1923, to repair lighters, by the T. E. Reed Company, a corporation engaged in the business of stevedoring, teaming, lightering, and operating barges. From September 11 to September 20, he worked about the premises of the company. From September 20, 1923, to October 8, 1923, he worked most of the time painting the residence of T. E. Reed on Plum Street, Gloucester. On October 8 the employee received an injury while so employed. He was awarded compensation. The question in the case is, Was the employment of the injured workman, when painting the house of T.…