New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
HUNT
Forename
John
Day
25
Month
08
Year
1910
Age
59
Occupation
Timberer
Mine/Quarry Name
Eldon
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Shildon
County
Durham
Details of Event
He was squaring back the sides on a headways, where a fall had taken place, in order to get some timber, when a large stone fell from the side and roof on to him. The top stone in the district was bad and making water. He should have got temporary props and headtrees to protect himself until the permanent timber was put in.