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Surname
ENGLAND
Forename
John
Day
22
Month
06
Year
1914
Age
59
Occupation
Deputy
Mine/Quarry Name
Haigh
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
G. Fountain & Son Ltd
Location
Haigh
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst he was examining a rise drift, ventilated by a wood pipe 11 in. by 9 in. with a naked light, he ignited an accumulation of gas and was severely burnt about the head and arms. He walked to within a few yards of a workman 700 yards inbye, gave him certain instructions, and then walked out of the mine to the Under-Manager's house before having his injuries dressed. He died in Barnsley Hospital on 5th July, 1914.