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Surname
ROBSON
Forename
Henry
Day
14
Month
01
Year
1913
Age
56
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Burnhope
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
U.A. Ritson & Sons Ltd
Location
Burnhope
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was engaged taking a strip of coal at the side of his bord for stowage purposes, when he was killed by a fall of roof. Slips running in all directions were visible after the fall. He had doubtless taken out the coal which acted as a partial support to the stone.