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Surname
TAYLOR
Forename
Fred
Day
14
Month
10
Year
1913
Age
20
Occupation
Trammer
Mine/Quarry Name
Barnsley Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Barnsley Main Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Barnsley
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was caught and killed by a fall of roof whilst walking along a gateway. The roof is bind, and a weight bump apparently caused a large piece to burst off. Both a deputy and a timber had previously examined the roof and thought it safe.