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Surname
LONG
Forename
George William
Day
24
Month
01
Year
1901
Age
23
Occupation
Drawer
Mine/Quarry Name
Mosley Common
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bridgewater Trustees
Location
Ellenbrook
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Fall of roof in working place. A small pillar of coal expected to support large area of roof. Pillar 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, suddenly gave way. Fall 16 feet long 6 feet wide 3 feet thick. Died 9th February (Average roof).