W. A. Wickliffe Coal Company v. Ryan

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

In this action by Willie H. Ryan against the W. A. Wiekliffe Coal Company to recover for personal injuries, the jury returned a verdict in his favor for $600. The coal company appeals.

The facts are these: Appellant owns! and operates a coal mine in Muhlenberg comity. About 1501 feet distant from the month of the mine pit appellant maintains a blacksmith shop for the purpose of sharpening bits, picks, etc., and doing other blacksmith work. The forge is located near the door, and about 35 feet from the back end of the shop. Ryan was employed in the…