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Surname
HORNBY
Forename
John
Day
08
Month
07
Year
1901
Age
48
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Stoneclough
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Stoneclough Colliery Co.
Location
Kearsley
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Explosion of firedamp probably lit at a candle while endeavouring to remove a large accumulation of firedamp by batting disturbing it by waving their waistcoats and piece of brattice cloth. Inadequate ventilation for want of sufficient ventilating power and by reason of airways being blocked.