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Surname
BRIGGS
Forename
William
Day
11
Month
05
Year
1911
Age
42
Occupation
Byeworker
Mine/Quarry Name
Sharlston
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
New Sharlston Collieries Co. Ltd
Location
Sharlston
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst engaged in ripping in a cross gate he was caught by a fall of roof 6 feet long,3.5 feet broad, and 1.25 foot thick. He had sounded the roof and thought that it was quite safe.