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William Mossop
| Age: | 48 |
| Died: | 30th Jun 1899 |
| Accident: | 30th Jun 1899 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1851 |
| Colliery: | Whitehaven, William Pit |
| Company: | Whitehaven Colliery Co. |
| Occupation: | Hewer |
| Notes: | Deceased and his brother were driving a skirting along the side of an old pillar of coal, when a large piece fell from the side near the roof, inflicting injuries from which he died in a few hours. The jury, when giving their verdict, added a rider to the effect that the men should be better looked after [Inspection made & inquest attended] |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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Related Newspaper Articles
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| 06 Jul 1899 | Fatal Accident At William Pit (Whitehaven News) |
| 13 Jul 1899 | The Recent Fatality At William Pit, Carelessness Of Workmen (Whitehaven News) |
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Mines Inspectors Report Entry
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- 1899 Mines Inspectors Report (Cd 134), Newcastle District (No. 3) by John L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 30, Accident Number: 264 Where to find this report
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