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Surname
LISTER
Forename
John
Day
29
Month
03
Year
1905
Age
61
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Roddymoor
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Crook
County
Durham
Details of Event
Fall of roof a piece of shale 1ft. by 1ft. 2ins. by 2ins. fell from between two gears 1ft. 10ins. apart, causing a slight bruise on left cheek a small abrasions on left hand. He suffered from chronic bronchitis and a weak heart. Death took place on 31st March, at 6.15am. due to the inflammation of lungs and heart failure. Corner’s jury after hearing medical evidence found that the former resulted from the accident.