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Surname
DOBSON
Forename
John
Day
11
Month
11
Year
1914
Age
38
Occupation
Dataller
Mine/Quarry Name
Blackrod, No.4
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Woods & Sons
Location
Blackrod
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
The night fireman had found the roof of a cross gate-road in a dangerous condition. He sent deceased and another man to repair and timber it. From the positions these men were found in they were engaged in setting a prop when a heavy fall occurred, which killed Dobson, and injured the other man. They were both experienced men.