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7th April 1864
Fatal Accident at Lindal Moor
On Wednesday, and inquest was held before W. Butler, Esq., coroner, at the house of Mr. Huddleston, beerhouse-keeper, Swarthmoor, upon view of the body of Samuel Boast, aged 40, who resided at Swarthmoor. From the evidence produced, it appears that the deceased was working on Monday afternoon in company with John Harrison and Thomas Burns at "M6" pit, Lindal Moor. They were preparing the roof for putting the wood on, and the deceased was nearest the breast. The men were afraid of a slip, and were making as much haste as possible with the work, when a large quantity of ore fell upon the deceased, breaking his legs and otherwise internally injuring him. So instantaneous was the effect, that the ill-fated man had only time to exclaim, "Lord have mercy upon my soul," before he expired. He was considered extremely careful in striving to guard against accidents while at work. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death." The deceased has left seven children, and a wife who is near her confinement.
Newspaper transcript kindly provided by
West Cumbria Mines Research.
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| Name | Age | Occupation | Notes |
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| Boast, Samuel | 40 | Miner | Deceased, Individual Page |
| Burns, Thomas | Miner | ||
| Butler, William | Coroner | ||
| Harrison, John | Miner |
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