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Surname
SIMPSON
Forename
Michael
Day
16
Month
11
Year
1909
Age
64
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Lumpsey
Mineral Worked
Ironstone
Owner
Bell Brothers Ltd
Location
Brotton
County
Yorkshire NR
Details of Event
He and his son were working in the brokens and were turning away a new lift. A top hole had been fired at the loose end but had done no work. A bottom hole was then fired but the stemming was blown out. After firing the litter shot, he accompanied by the overman, went into the place and was there discussing with the overman what was the best thing to do when a piece of overhanging ironstone fell on to him. He did not jowl the place when he went in and the overman did not do so either, nor did the latter remonstrate with him for not doing so. It is evident that a careful examination was necessary and that the occurrence was due to the want of it.