New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
MORTON
Forename
John
Day
11
Month
11
Year
1908
Age
36
Occupation
Quarryman
Mine/Quarry Name
Oulton Quarry
Mineral Worked
Sandstone
Owner
George Armitage & Sons Ltd
Location
Oulton, Leeds
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was loading a box under the face when about four tons of shale loosened by a sharp frost and a subsequent thaw, fell upon him. The place had been frequently examined and no danger was anticipated.