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Surname
WHEAT
Forename
Samuel
Day
31
Month
03
Year
1914
Age
54
Occupation
Stallman
Mine/Quarry Name
Bestwood
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bestwood Coal & Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Bestwood
County
Nottinghamshire
Details of Event
He was ringering down a slab of coal and as it fell it struck a catch prop and knocked it out. This liberated the roof and 2.5 tons of bind fell knocking out three more props and smashing a bar. Deceased was pinned down by the end that fell first and killed. The roof had been bad and deceased had commented that they seemed to be getting stronger roof.