Yowkoski v. Hudson Coal Co.

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

Claimant filed a petition for compensation for injuries he received as the result of an explosion in defendant’s mine. Defendant in its answer averred that the accident in which claimant was injured was caused by his violation of rule 10, Art. XII, of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Mine Law of June 2, 1891, P. L. 176, as amended, 52 PS § 359. The referee found that claimant’s accidental injury was a result of such violation and dis allowed compensation. The Workmen’s Compensation Board affirmed the order of disallowance. The court of common pleas affirmed the board and…