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George Hooper
| Age: | 34 |
| Died: | 13th Jan 1913 |
| Accident: | 16th Nov 1912 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1879 |
| Colliery: | Hendra Clay Works (China Clay) |
| Company: | West of England and Great Beam Clay Co., Ltd. |
| Occupation: | Clay-labourer |
| Notes: | He was descending the pathway leading from the top to the bottom of the quarry, when he slipped and fell backwards. The fall caused injuries which accelerated his death, which occurred on January 13th, 1913. He was one of a "core" whose shift commenced at 4 a.m. On the morning of the accident he arrived at the works an hour late. A lighted hurricane lamp was provided for his use, but for some reason or other he left it in the cabin and elected to travel in the dark |
| Buried: | [not known] |
| Category: | Inside the Quarries :: During Descent or Ascent |
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- 1912 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 6983), Midland and Southern District (No. 8) by Hugh Johnstone, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 73, Accident Number: 4 Where to find this report
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