44-105. History: L. 1903, ch. 356, § 5; R.S. 1923, 44-105; Repealed, L. 1978, ch. 191, § 3; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Where noncompliance only contributes among other causes company held liable. Alkire v. Cudahy, 83 Kan. 373, 374, 111 P. 440. 2. Act gives father no rights in addition to common-law rights. Gibson v. Packing Co., 85 Kan. 346, 116 P. 502; Howell v. Cement Co. 86 Kan. 450, 121 P. 346. 3. Widow may maintain action for death of husband hereunder, when. Mott, Adm'x, v. Long, 90 Kan. 110, 132 P. 998; Jeffries v. Elevator Co., 102 Kan. 811, 176 P. 631. 4. No recovery when negligence of company did not cause injury. Weeks v. Packing Co., 90 Kan. 365, 366, 133 P. 713. 5. Protection given to all laborers whether employees or not. Pack v. Grimes, 107 Kan. 704, 193 P. 330. 6. Injury caused by setscrew on revolving shaft within factory act. Bollinger v. Hill City, 116 Kan. 604, 606, 227 P. 265. 7. Section cited in considering employer's liability to substitute employee. Carter v. Woods Bros. Construction Co., 120 Kan. 481, 483, 244 P. 1. 8. Act is inapplicable to counties. Smith v. Higgins, 149 Kan. 477, 478, 87 P.2d 544. 9. Special employer not liable hereunder where special employee covered by workmen's compensation. Bell v. Hall Lithographing Co., 154 Kan. 660, 662, 664, 121 P.2d 281. 10. K.S.A. 44-105 cited; workmen's compensation act provides exclusive remedy for accidental injuries arising out of and in course of employment. Lindsay, Administrator v. Hankamer Asphalt Co., Inc. 213 Kan. 855, 856, 518 P.2d 934. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026