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Surname
POSTLE
Forename
Jonathan
Day
27
Month
02
Year
1900
Age
17
Occupation
Helper Up
Mine/Quarry Name
Dunston
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
John Bowes & Ptrs Ltd
Location
Dunston
County
Durham
Details of Event
Inspection made and inquest attended. The deceased whilst the hewer was engaged in putting went under the canch at the face to get a pick when a large stone fell from slips and canted out some timber. The deputy had examined the place two hours before and after setting some timber left it as he considered safe.