An ironmoulder’s helper while engaged at work in a stooping position using a hammer between his legs and in close proximity to two boxes of molten metal was struck by an intoxicated stranger, and in consequence of
the blow lost his balance and falling between the boxes sustained injuries by bruising and burning. Held that it was competent for the arbitrator to find that the workman was injured by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment.
Citations:
[1915] SLR 236
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Jurisdiction:
Scotland
Personal Injury
Updated: 23 April 2022; Ref: scu.618253