Southern Mining Co. v. Lawson

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

The appeal is from a judgment for $12,650 for personal injuries sustained by the appellee, Sherman Lawson, while working in the mine of the appellant, South ern Mining Company. Lawson, experienced in_ such work, was engaged in robbing the mine when injured. His cause of action was pitched upon allegations of improper mining methods in certain specific respects and a failure to provide him with a safe place to work.

The pillar upon which Lawson was working had been reduced by other miners from 24 by 60 feet to about 12 by 60 feet. It…