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Surname
HARRISON
Forename
William
Day
20
Month
01
Year
1903
Age
22
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
East Tanfield
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
James Joicey & Co. Ltd
Location
Tanfield
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased and another hewer were hewing in a lift in the broken workings of the Busty seam when a large stone released by a joint and micacous parting from the roof at the fast side on him. The place had been propped and examined by the deputy and there was an ample supply of loose props near. The Local Inspectors on examining the place reported that their opinion was that it was a pure accident and no one was to blame.