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Surname
McMAHON
Forename
John
Day
11
Month
05
Year
1908
Age
38
Occupation
Contractor
Mine/Quarry Name
Douglas Bank
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Rosebridge & Douglas Bank Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Wigan
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
They were engaged roofing down in the Arley mine, and attempted to knock out a prop under the kench, instead of using the gablock and chain, when he slipped, and the roof fell upon him.