Mercury Mining Co. v. Chambers

This is an action to recover damages for personal injury alleged to have been caused by the negligence of appellant. Appellee’s complaint alleges that on January 20, 1936, appellee was in the employ of the appellant and was required to go into the shaft to work, and while working at the bottom of the shaft, and while in the exercise of due care, was injured by the negligence of appellant. The shaft was approximately 6x8 feet, and 60 feet deep. Appellant was 47 years old, but had never had any experience in mining operations until he began to work for appellant in January, 1936. When he was…