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Surname
WALLIS
Forename
Benjamin
Day
14
Month
01
Year
1914
Age
59
Occupation
Deputy Overman
Mine/Quarry Name
Esh
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Esh
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was setting a prop when a piece of stone fell from the roof and slightly cut his elbow and hand. He 'worked for three days after and the elbow gave him increasing pain. A doctor called in on 19th January found he was suffering from blood poisoning. He died on 22nd January, 1914.