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Surname
FONE
Forename
George
Day
22
Month
07
Year
1913
Age
43
Occupation
Dayman
Mine/Quarry Name
Langwith
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Sheepbridge Coal & Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Mansfield
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
He was struck by a piece of rock weighing about a ton which fall from the roof in the waste. The evidence showed that be had knocked out a prop Under the Special Rules in force at the colliery, all timber should be withdrawn by means of a safety appliance. Had this rule been carried out the accident would not have occurred.