Kohn began working as a switchman for McNulta, the receiver (buyer) of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway Company on April 29, 1887.

On July 11, Kohn’s arm was crushed while trying to couple two freight cars in the Toledo, Ohio railyard.

The court found that no cause of action was made out against the receiver, set aside the verdict of the jury, and dismissed the petition.

The Court held that a person should not receive compensation for injuries sustained when he is experienced in his work and there is no evidence of negligence or extenuating circumstances.

They had the double deadwoods or bumpers of unusual length and were constructed differently, but this should have been obvious even at a passing glance.