Case Name: In the Matter of the Claim of Michael Szalunievicz, Respondent, against Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company, Appellant. State Industrial Board, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1935-01
Citations: 243 A.D. 657
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Claim of Michael Szalunievicz, Respondent, against Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company, Appellant. State Industrial Board, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 243
Pages: 657–657

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Claim of Michael Szalunievicz, Respondent, against Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company, Appellant. State Industrial Board, Respondent.

Opinion:
The claimant was employed as a card cleaner in a factory where yarn was made for the purpose of manufacturing rugs. While engaged in cleaning of cards one of the belts became involved and the claimant attempted to release the belt so that his work could proceed. He was instructed as to what work he was to do, but was not forbidden to do the act which caused the injury. Under section 123 of the Workmen's Compensation Law there was ample authority for a reopening. Award unanimously affirmed, with costs to the State Industrial Board. Present — Hill, P. J., Rhodes, McNamee, Crapser and Hefíernan, JJ.