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Surname
NIGHTINGALE
Forename
John
Day
22
Month
05
Year
1911
Age
42
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
South Kirkby
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
South Kirkby, Featherstone & Hemsworth Collieries Ltd
Location
South Kirkby
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst getting coal he was caught by a fall of roof, 5 feet by 4 feet, and varying in thickness from 0.25 to 10 inches. A prop which had been set 10 days was thrown down by the fall.