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Surname
MATTHEWS
Forename
Henry
Day
27
Month
10
Year
1908
Age
27
Occupation
Loader
Mine/Quarry Name
Shelton, Deep No.1
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Shelton Iron, Steel & Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Hanley
County
Staffordshire
Details of Event
This was not reported as an accident at the time at which it was said to have occurred. The man died on 13th December from swelling of the brain, consequent upon the rupture of an abscess set up in a diseased ear, which in its turn was set up by deceased pushing tubs with his head.