Trojanowska v. Sonman Shaft Coal Co.

Opinion by

Jambs, J.,

Claimant’s petition for compensation for the death of her husband was disallowed by the referee; his findings were sustained by the Compensation Board and affirmed by the court of common pleas.

On October 20, 1930, the decedent, who was employed by the defendant company as a miner, while riding a man trip on his way home, was injured by the derailment of the car in which he was riding. He was then taken to his home and several days later removed to a hospital. A physical examination and X-ray disclosed he had suffered severe contusions to his chest and a simple fracture of…