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Surname
GEE
Forename
Herbert Henry
Day
23
Month
10
Year
1913
Age
61
Occupation
Dust Getter
Mine/Quarry Name
Parkhouse
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Robert Heath & Sons Ltd
Location
Chesterton
County
Staffordshire
Details of Event
He was engaged in the operation of working the compressed mine dust, which had accumulated at the surface of the mine during probably 30 years. The method of working is similar to a longwall coal face without the roof. The face is 5 feet high and is holed to a depth of 3 feet 6 inches chocks of wood being placed under in a horizontal position. The accident was due to portion of the front of the face breaking away and falling on deceased as he was in a lying position. His mate stated that he had never seen this happen before. The injuries were very severe considering the small amount which fell. The unfortunate man died in the infirmary on the same day.