New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
COATES
Forename
Robert
Day
24
Month
04
Year
1906
Age
67
Occupation
Stoneman
Mine/Quarry Name
Eldon
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Shildon
County
Durham
Details of Event
He was connecting the firing cable to the charge for the shotfirer, when the latter exploded the shot and he received fatal injuries. The shotfirer thought he had gone away from the shot to a place of safety.