1900 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

316 REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF MINES. Off. Doc.
the accident. I was informed by the partner of the deceased that
they sounded the slate a few minutes before it fell and considered
it safe.
Micheal Eignito, miner, was fatally injured in Acme mine December
4th, by a fall of coal. The deceased was bearing in at the time
of the accident. The place was very badly squeezed and the partner
of the deceased suggested that they put a sprag under the
coal, but the latter said he thought it was safe.
John Rogan, miner, was instantly killed by a fall of coal and slate
in Allen mine December 14th. The deceased and his partner were
bearing in at the time of the accident, the former on the end of the
butt and the latter next to the rib. A middle tight shot had shattered
the butt and made it dangerous to work on but, this was not
known by the deceased and his partner.
John Hoodak, miner, was fatally injured in Vigilant mine December
18th, by a fall of coal and slate. The deceased, at the time of
the accident was drilling a hole for a blast; a clay vein passed
nearby which was in part undermined, which fell off and caught
the deceased, resulting as stated.
Thomas Sabo, Hungarian, loader, was instantly killed by a fall of
slate in Catsburg mine December 22d. At the time of the accident
he was knocking coal from under some slate. Subsequent examination
of the place showed that the deceased had shown very little
practical judgment in the working of their room.