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Surname
BROMELL
Forename
John
Day
18
Month
12
Year
1907
Age
25
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
Paddon Quarry
Mineral Worked
Limestone
Owner
Trustees of Fishleigh Estate
Location
County
Devonshire
Details of Event
While unramming a hole charged with gelignite, which had missed fire on the 14th, the charge exploded and blew him 12 to 15 yards into the quarry, causing immediate death. He was using an iron tool.