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Surname
SHELLEY
Forename
John
Day
23
Month
03
Year
1903
Age
42
Occupation
Dataller
Mine/Quarry Name
Crawford, No.2
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Wigan Coal & Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Hindley
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Inspection made and inquest attended. Deceased was repairing a fall on main road when a stone fell upon him from the roof. He was aware the stone was unsafe and was about setting a prop under it when it fell upon him. The fireman was present and had directed him to set a prop.