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Surname
BURNELL
Forename
Harry
Day
10
Month
05
Year
1912
Age
28
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Robin Hood
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
J. & J. Charlesworth Ltd
Location
Rothwell
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Whilst withdrawing back timber in order to make room for the gate pack, some roof stone fell from between two concealed slips and killed him on the spot. He was actually standing in the goaf and using a hammer instead of a safety appliance.