Chicago, Wilmington & Vermillion Coal Co. v. Peterson

In October, 1889, and prior thereto, appellant was the owner of a coal ‘ mine in Seatonville in Bureau County, and engaged in operating the samé, and employed appellee therein as a “ loader ” under a contract which was reduced to writing.

The mine was operated by what is known as “ long-wall work,” all the coal being taken out as the work progressed.

Roadways were maintained at the base of the mine, from the elevated shaft to the coal face, and deflecting therefrom entries and branches were made, denominated “ rooms.” These “roadways,” “ entries ” and “ rooms,” as the work progressed, required…