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Surname
JONES
Forename
Thomas
Day
30
Month
04
Year
1909
Age
45
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Durkar
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Crigglestone Collieries Ltd
Location
Durkar
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
The deceased, who was an experienced miner, neglected to set sufficient timber, with the result that a heavy fall of roof occurred and he was killed on the spot. His loader, who was a very young man, had suggested setting more timber, but Jones relied on the strong rock roof. The fall disclosed two previously unsuspected slips.