Scott v. Aslett Construction Company

SMITH, Chief Justice.

This proceeding arises from a personal injury caused by an accident which claimant-appellant received during the morning of October 7, 1963, arising out of and in the course of his employment as a heavy duty mechanic by respondent, Aslett Construction Company. On that date the employer had insured its workmen’s compensation liability with respondent, Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin.

The injury occurred while claimant was attempting to loosen a bolt on a track roller of a caterpillar tractor. The bolt snapped as he applied a great deal of force to…