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Surname
CAVE
Forename
Fred
Day
09
Month
07
Year
1914
Age
69
Occupation
Borer
Mine/Quarry Name
Rogerley Quarry
Mineral Worked
Limestone
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Frosterley
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was walking over a bridge or gearing used for conveying rubbish to the tip. In passing a tub at a place where the fencing was incomplete, he lost his footing and fell 41 feet, receiving fatal injuries. The accident revealed a breach of Quarry Special Rule 6, in regard to the fencing.