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Surname
WALKER
Forename
William
Day
29
Month
09
Year
1911
Age
53
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Willington
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Strakers & Love
Location
Willington
County
Durham
Details of Event
He was walking outbye at the end of his shift along an endless rope haulage road, when he slipped down and was caught in some way by the tubs, receiving injuries to his spine. He died on April 26. The doctor stated at the inquest that the cause of death was congestion of the lungs and heart failure, the result of the condition brought about by the injuries and the jury returned their verdict accordingly.