Eddy v. Aurora Iron Mining Co.

The plaintiff sues to recover damages for, *549injuries sustained by him while working as a common miner in the defendant’s mine, September 11, 1888. The injury was caused by the falling of a “ set ” or platform upon which he was employed.

The Aurora is a hematite or soft ore mine, and the method adopted for carrying on its operations is what is known as the “ Nevada system,” and requires an elaborate system of timbering in the stope to permit the taking of ore.

The plaintiff’s case, as stated in his declaration, is substantially as follows: He was employed in stope No. 1, of shaft No. 5. The shaft…