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Surname
DIXON
Forename
John
Day
06
Month
11
Year
1913
Age
26
Occupation
Filler
Mine/Quarry Name
Shildon Lodge
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bolckow, Vaughan & Co. Ltd
Location
Shildon
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was preparing to charge a shot, and placed the powder on the floor near a prop, on which was stuck his lighted candle. The candle fell and ignited the powder, burning him severely. He died seven days later.