Webb v. Elkhorn Mining Corp.

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clarke

Affirming.

While cutting coal with an electrically driven machine in appellee’s mine, appellant, in attempting to turn off the current and stop the machine, fell against it, and 'his back and right arm were severely cut.

To recover for his injuries, he instituted this action, alleging that same resulted from the defendant’s failure to furnish him a reasonably safe place, or reasonably safe appliances, for his work. At the conclusion of his evidence, the court sustained a motion of the defendant for a directed verdict and he has appealed from the judgment…