Luzerne-Graham Min. Corp. v. Tanner

LATIMER, Justice.

The sole issue is whether or not there is sufficient evidence of probative value to support the Workman’s Compensation Board in its finding that the death of James Tanner resulted from the injuries he received while employed by appellant.

James Tanner, a man 59 years of age, had been employed and worked in coal mines from the time he was 14 years of age. The Company operated what is known as a shuttle car in its mine. This car is made of iron or steel and weighs several tons. It was equipped with rubber tires and was operated in the mine somewhat like an automobile.

Tanner had…