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Surname
ROTHWELL
Forename
James William
Day
24
Month
06
Year
1908
Age
27
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Rakehead Mine
Mineral Worked
Sandstone
Owner
Lord & Phillipson
Location
Stacksteads
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Fall of roof in working place. Supports too far apart. Stone 9ft. long, 4ft. to 6ft. wide, 2ft. to 3ft. thick fell, height was 16ft. from floor. Beams 12ins. and 14ins. square supported the roof but were 10ft. apart between.