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Surname
MURRAY
Forename
George
Day
11
Month
03
Year
1901
Age
58
Occupation
Deputy
Mine/Quarry Name
Broomhill
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Broomhill Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Togston
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Inspection made and inquest attended. A sudden fall of roof occurred while the deceased assisted two hewers was engaged in drawing timber out of a jud. Before he could be liberated a second larger fall took place. The deceased was using an axe although iron bars are provided.