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Surname
WATTS
Forename
John
Day
12
Month
06
Year
1913
Age
47
Occupation
Coal Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Backworth, Maude Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Backworth Collieries Ltd
Location
Backworth
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Whilst deceased was preparing to set a plank at the working face, a stone fell from the roof and injured him. The maximum distances between supports were exceeded. He died on the following day.