Court of Appeals of South Carolina June 5, 2000, 3183 (Norton v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.)

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HEARN, Chief Judge:

In this negligence action initiated under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)

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Norfolk Southern Railway Company (Norfolk) appeals the trial judge’s grant of a new trial following a jury verdict in its favor. We affirm.

FACTS

While working as a carman

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for Norfolk, Lester Norton fell when his foot became caught in a welding box, injuring his left knee.