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Surname
CROFT
Forename
William
Day
19
Month
07
Year
1909
Age
56
Occupation
Ripper
Mine/Quarry Name
West Riding, Diamond
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pope & Pearson Ltd
Location
Altofts
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He drew a prop with a dog and chain but as he was under unsupported roof when the prop wits drawn he was killed by a fall of root which followed. Temporary timber might have been set whilst the prop was being drawn.