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Surname
BARKER
Forename
John
Day
17
Month
03
Year
1910
Age
53
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Browney
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bell Brothers Ltd
Location
Brandon & Byshottles
County
Durham
Details of Event
While hewing, a small piece of coal struck him in the eye. He continued to work till the 9th April, but was under medical care from 22nd March. He died on November 4th, and an inquest was held on November 8th by Deputy Coroner Badcock. The verdict of the jury was:- "In accordance with medical evidence. The primary cause being the injury which the man received, the secondary cause being Sarcoma following on the injury received.".