Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1886

Drew v. Gaylord Coal Co.

Drew v. Gaylord Coal Co.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided April 26, 1886
2 Sadler 340; 4 A. 214; 1886 Pa. LEXIS 708

Drew v. Gaylord Coal Co.

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam :

The right of the plaintiff to recover was based on his ability to prove negligence on the part of the defendant. This he wholly failed to do. The 'company is not bound to protect its employees against possible dangers. Its full duty is performed by guarding them against those reasonably probable.

The knowledge of the plaintiff of the machinery and appliances, including their condition and mode of operation, was-ample. He unfortunately suffered from the danger incident to-his employment, under a high degree of care of the defendant.

Judgment affirmed.

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