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Robert Benson
| Age: | 29 |
| Died: | 4th May 1896 |
| Accident: | 4th May 1896 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1867 |
| Colliery: | Whitehaven, William Pit |
| Company: | Whitehaven Colliery Co. |
| Occupation: | Hewer |
| Notes: | A fall of stone took place in the goaf near where the deceased was working, knocking out several props and causing the top coal to come down on to him. His brother had a narrow escape [Inquest attended] |
| Buried: | [not known] |
| Category: | Falls in the Mine :: Falls of Roof |
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| 07 May 1896 | Fatality At William Pit, Whitehaven (Whitehaven News) |
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Mines Inspectors Report Entry
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- 1896 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8450), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 21, Accident Number: 254 Where to find this report
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