Phoenix Jellico Coal Co. v. Robinson

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Carroll —

Affirming.

The appellee Robinson, employed as a miner by the appellent company, brought suit. against it to recover damages for personal injuries sustained as he alleged by reason of its failure to keep the premises and appli*27anees where he was at work in reasonably safe repair. Upon a trial before a jury, the damages in his favor were assessed at $900.00, and the company appeals.

The petition averred in substance that at the time he received the injuries complained of, he was operating one of the coal cars loaded with coal, in an entry of the mine; that the…