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Michael Smith
Accident No. 45 occurred at Bowthorn Colliery on the 23rd July by overwinding,
and caused the death of two persons. Although no direct evidence could be got on
the point at the inquest which was held, yet there was strong suspicion that the
fireman had tampered with the working of the engine, in the absence of the brakesman,
which he was not authorised to do, and starting it the wrong way had caused the
accident.
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| 24 Jul 1873 | Fatal Mining Casualty at Cleator Moor (Whitehaven News) |
| 31 Jul 1873 | The Fatal Mining Casualty at Cleator Moor, The Adjourned Inquest (Whitehaven News) |
- 1873 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1056), Northumberland, North Durham, and Cumberland District by George William Southern, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 224 Where to find this report
- 1873 Mines Inspectors Report (C. 1056), Northumberland, North Durham, and Cumberland District by George William Southern, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 228, Accident Number: 45 Where to find this report
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