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Surname
SMITH
Forename
Benjamin
Day
03
Month
06
Year
1910
Age
30
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Low Stubbin
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Earl Fitzwilliam
Location
Rawmarsh
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He drew two props in the hope that the top coal would fall, but as it did not fall he proceeded to cut it without re-setting the props. The coal fell suddenly and he was thrown or jumped against a standing prop. His head was so seriously injured that he died two days later.