Claim of Pedersen v. Nelson

267 A.D. 843 | N.Y. App. Div. | 1944

Appeal from a disability award. Claimant was employed as a handyman, janitor and carpenter. While working under the employer’s orders in a house, he saw and lighted a firecracker and was injured. Respondent is entitled to an award under the authority of Matter of Miles v. Gibbs & Sill, Inc. (250 N. Y. 590). Award affirmed, with costs to the State Industrial Board. Hill, P. J., Bliss, Heffernan and Schenck, JJ., concur.