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Fatal Accidents |
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More information on some of the fatal accidents at
Birley Colliery
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10th Sep 1856 |
2 lives lost, Cause: Shaft accident
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1st Oct 1857 |
1 life lost, Cause: Struck on head with end of broken rope
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9th Oct 1857 |
1 life lost, Cause: Explosion of gas
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13th Jan 1903 |
2 lives lost, Cause: Fall of roof
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9th Nov 1910 |
2 lives lost, Cause: Fall of roof
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28th Nov 1911 |
2 lives lost, Cause: Fall of roof
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23rd Feb 1924 |
4 lives lost, Cause: Explosion, firedamp, ignition caused by shot firing
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13th Dec 1934 |
3 lives lost, Cause: Fall of roof
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