Index Mines Corp. v. Industrial Commission

One Johnson was killed by the inhalation of gas in the Index mine in Cripple Creek district. ■ The commission awarded compensation with fifty per cent addition to his widow, sole dependent, against the Index Mines Corporation, owner of the said mine, the district court affirmed the award, and the corporation brings error.

The first point made by plaintiff in error is that the findings of fact do not support the award. We think they do. The findings of the commission are, inter alia; (1) That Johnson’s death occurred in the shaft of the Index mine and was caused by the inhalation of poisonous…