Runyan v. State, Second Injury Fund

This is a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act brought by Ned A. Runyan, the plaintiff, against the State of Nebraska to recover compensation from the Second Injury Fund.

The plaintiff was injured on May 14, 1962, as the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment while employed by Lockwood Graders, Inc. The plaintiff was operating a hydraulic press used to- form sheet metal, and was attempting to center the bottom die in the press when his right' foot struck the treadle and caused the press to operate. The fingers on both hands of the plaintiff were…