Ralph v. American Bridge Co. of New York

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Reavis, C. J.

Action for personal injuries. The defendant is a corporation engaged in the construction of buildings, and was erecting the steel frame-work of a large building on Post street in Seattle. Plaintiff was employed by defendant in and about the erection of said steel structure, and his duties required him to work throughout the building. The maximum height of the structure was 80 feet. The large steel columns were raised with a derrick, and then pushed into place at the top with wooden beams four by six inches, and, when erected, stayed in…