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- Surname
- GRIFFITHS
- Forename
- William
- Day
- 22
- Month
- 07
- Year
- 1913
- Age
- 53
- Occupation
- Collier
- Mine/Quarry Name
- Maypole
- Mineral Worked
- Coal
- Owner
- Moss Hall Coal Co. Ltd
- Location
- Platt Bridge
- County
- Lancashire
- Details of Event
- While working at the face a piece of ley (dirt) fell from the roof and inflicted a cut about an inch long on the lower portion of his back. He continued working about four hours and then went home. He did not work anymore, and was subsequently removed to the infirmary on 22nd August, where he died the same night. His death was certified to be due to Septic absorption from the wound in the back.
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