| Date: | 1932 |
| Colliery: | Seaton Delaval |
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| Cause: | Explosion of firedamp |
| Lives Lost: | 1 |
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At Seaton Delaval Colliery, Northumberland, three stonemen were burned, one of whom subsequently died. Whilst a tailgate canch shot was being fired, the three men left their work at the face a dummy gate and took shelter in a longwall face. About five minutes later they returned to their work when a small accumulation of firedamp was ignited at the face of the canch by the flame of an acetylene lamp. There was no evidence of violence nor could firedamp be detected after the accident. It is difficult to explain the presence of firedamp as the canch was well ventilated. Safety lamps were subsequently introduced.
| Source: | 1932 Mines Inspectors Report |
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