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Surname
GARSIDE
Forename
Mallinson
Day
12
Month
02
Year
1904
Age
42
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Drake Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Low Moor Co. Ltd
Location
Wyke
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Deceased was taking out a prop at the face when a fall of roof took place. A dog and chain was provided for use, but the deceased did not use it. Had he done so, he might not have been caught. A slip that could not be seen till the stone fell was the cause of the fall.