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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.