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Surname
WARD
Forename
Henry
Day
07
Month
02
Year
1914
Age
32
Occupation
Contractor
Mine/Quarry Name
Aldwarke Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
John Brown & Co. Ltd
Location
Parkgate
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was getting coal at the face when a fall of bind occurred killing him instantly. The fall came from two breaks at right angles and was between the last row of supports and the face. The timbering rule was complied with. The place had been inspected by a deputy five hours before and reported safe.