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Surname
DEAKIN
Forename
William
Day
05
Month
04
Year
1909
Age
23
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Hickleton Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Hickleton Main Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Thurnscoe
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst working at the coal face, a large piece of coal rolled off and knocked out a prop. The prop struck the deceased across the neck and killed him instantly.