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Surname
DAVIDSON
Forename
Bartholomew
Day
17
Month
12
Year
1914
Age
18
Occupation
Putter
Mine/Quarry Name
South Derwent, Willie Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
South Derwent Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Annfield Plain
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was putting an empty tub round a right angle turn when it became derailed and knocked out one of the props set under the crossing baulk. The baulk, with six planks resting on it, and three planks outbye came down, followed by roof stone to a height of 9 feet. Assistance was obtained immediately, but he was dead when extricated three hours afterwards. A longer crossing baulk should have been used, and more care taken to set the props on the solid floor.