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Surname
GRIFFITHS
Forename
William
Day
27
Month
09
Year
1900
Age
36
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Crompton & Shawcross Ltd
Location
Hindley
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Inspection made and inquest attended. Whilst going to his work through a double road shunt off the engine brow three full tubs were set in motion by a collier further in interfering with a scotch which fell out accidentally. The deceased thought he could stop the three tubs but they were coming too fast and crushed him.