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Surname
MOFFATT
Forename
John William
Day
01
Month
03
Year
1909
Age
23
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Stanley (c)
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Waterhouses
County
Durham
Details of Event
He was killed by a cauldron bottom 6 feet long, 4.5 feet wide, and 12 inches thick at its thickest part, falling upon him. When the deputy was in the place, there were four props set along the face; after the accident, one only was there. None were under the fall. He, therefore, had drawn out three of the four props and in this way had caused his own death.