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Surname
KENNY
Forename
William
Day
12
Month
11
Year
1932
Age
30
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Garswood Hall Collieries Co. Ltd
Location
Ashton-in-Makerfield
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Explosion of firedamp caused by electrical spark. 27 killed. Single of 12, School Street, Golborne who had superficial burns from head to foot. Feet protected by clogs no other injuries.