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Surname
KNOX
Forename
James
Day
05
Month
02
Year
1931
Age
43
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Haig Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Whitehaven Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Whitehaven
County
Cumberland
Details of Event
Explosion of firedamp in the No.3 North District caused by shot firing. 27 killed. Married of 31, Old Arrowthwaite, Whitehaven. He was identified by his clothing. He left a wife and eight children, His body was found by his brother George.