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Surname
CLARKSON
Forename
John
Day
05
Month
03
Year
1913
Age
32
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Barnsley Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Barnsley Main Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Barnsley
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Deceased was taking down coal at the face when a fall of roof occurred and killed him. The fall measured 10 feet 6 inches by 4 feet 11 inches by 1 foot 2 inches and exposed three slips, one only being visible beforehand. Five props are said to have been displaced.