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Surname
HARDY
Forename
John Watson
Day
06
Month
05
Year
1913
Age
26
Occupation
Assistant Timber Drawer
Mine/Quarry Name
Ouston, E Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Birtley Iron Co.
Location
Ouston
County
Durham
Details of Event
Whilst drawing timber in a loose end lift a large fall of stone occurred, completely burying them. A slip was visible in the roof after the accident. 2 killed.