State Ex Rel. Six v. Industrial Commission

Relator Dorothy Six brings this action in mandamus seeking to compel respondent Industrial Commission to award her additional benefits for the violation by respondent Southern Ohio Coal Company of a specific safety requirement.

The deceased, James Six, was killed on May 5,1978 while in the course of his employment with Southern Ohio Coal Company (“SOCC”). He died as a result of severe injuries suffered in the cave-in of an underground coal mine. As alleged by his widow (relator), the deceased was removing temporary supports in the No. 15 entry of the mine, in an area of unsupported roof, when…