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Surname
MORRIS
Forename
William Henry
Day
17
Month
02
Year
1913
Age
34
Occupation
Stallman
Mine/Quarry Name
Cannock, Old Coppice
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
T.A. Hawkins & Sons
Location
Cheslyn Hay
County
Staffordshire
Details of Event
Deceased was clearing away holing dirt when a fall of coal occurred. It was estimated that 2.5 tons of coal fell, and deceased was buried. The coal fell away from a slickenside which was not visible before the accident.