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Surname
WINSTANLEY
Forename
Henry
Day
27
Month
07
Year
1911
Age
48
Occupation
Contractor
Mine/Quarry Name
Orrell, No.3
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Orrell Colliery Co.
Location
Wigan
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
A set of empty tubs got loose from endless rope in haulage road and knocked out timber which caused a fall of roof. Deceased with others went to the spot and after examining the place he was about to clear away some loose stones when another fall of roof took place crushing his head against the corner of a tub and fatally injuring him.