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Surname
GARRATT
Forename
William
Day
15
Month
01
Year
1912
Age
54
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Aldwarke Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
John Brown & Co. Ltd
Location
Parkgate
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst getting coal he was caught by a fall of roof 5.5 feet long, 2 feet broad, and 4 inches thick. The fall reeled out one prop. The coal which he pulled exposed a weight break, which no doubt liberated the roof. Temporary timber should have been set near the face.