DENECKE, Justice.
The plaintiff was a mate on the vessel "Korean Mail" operated by the defendant. The plaintiff suffered an injury while working on the ship and filed this action. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
The plaintiff was injured when a hatch cover closed on his hand. The hatch covers on the ship operate hydraulically. When they are fully opened they are automatically locked and cannot be closed...
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