Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 70-910. Right of action by injured persons when violation of act occurs

For any injury to employes, occasioned by any violation of the act, or any failure to comply with its provisions, by any operators or superintendent of any coal mine or colliery, a right of action shall accrue to the party injured against said operator, for any direct injuries he may have sustained thereby, and in case of loss of life, limb or bodily power by reason of such neglect or failure aforesaid a right of action shall accrue to the person, widow or lineal heirs, for the recovery of damages for the injury he or they shall have sustained.