Skiba v. Nick Calvitti Coal Co. (Et Al.)

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

In this compensation case, the referee made the following finding:

“8. We find as a fact that the decedent suffered accidental injuries which resulted in his death as a result of a fall of roof which was caused by the removal of a mine prop by the decedent with a bar. We further find that the act of the decedent in removing the prop with the bar was in violation of Article 12, Rule 55 of the Anthracite Mining Laws of Pennsylvania [Act of June 2, 1891 P. L. 176, 52 PS §294] which reads as follows: ‘No person or persons working in any coal mine or colliery shall cut any…