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| Date: | 1925 |
| Colliery: | South Medomsley |
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| Cause: | (See description below) |
| Lives Lost: | 1 |
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A coal hewer was fatally injured at South Medomsley Colliery, Durham. He charged a shothole in the solid coal with 1 lb. of gunpowder, lit the fuse and retired, but failed to take proper shelter. The hole was improperly placed and resulted in a blown out shot. He was burned on the arms and leg and died eight days later.
| Source: | 1925 Mines Inspectors Report |
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