Work accident protection applies even if the employee acted without employer consent or knowledge.

The Supreme Court reversed lower court rulings that denied work accident status to a guard who died while intoxicated. The court found that the guard was performing duties in the employer's interest, evidenced by lighting lights and securing the farm, despite his subjective state of intoxication. The decision established that an employee's subjective belief of acting for the employer is sufficient for protection, regardless of employer consent or the absence of a specific order.