A blasting accident occurred in a coal mine, and an action was raised against the mine-owners in respect of injuries received by a miner. It was proved that statutory regulations as to the methods of blasting had been broken, certain obligatory precautions not having been taken. Under these circumstances held that the onus of proof lay upon the mine-owners to show that they had not failed in their duty of care.
Judges:
The Earl of Halsbury, Lords Ashbourne, Atkinson, Gorell, and Shaw
Citations:
[1909] UKHL 609
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury, Health and Safety
Updated: 25 April 2022; Ref: scu.620593