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Surname
CONWAY
Forename
John
Day
05
Month
10
Year
1914
Age
43
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Grimethorpe
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Carlton Main Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Grimethorpe
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was holing at the loose end of a buttock when a large fall occurred. The timber was, run out and deceased was buried. When extricated four hours later be was dead, though he was conscious for some time while heroic efforts were made to release him. The deputy had examined the place au hour before the accident happened and reported it safe. The goaf was upstanding for some considerable time before falling.