Full Details

Surname

TAYLOR

Forename

John W.

Day

19

Month

12

Year

1900

Age

19

Occupation

Shifter

Mine/Quarry Name

Walker

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Walker Coal Co. Ltd

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

County

Northumberland

Details of Event

Inquest attended. The deceased was removing some pillaring in order to make ready a working when some stone fell away at a slip. It was considered that the roof was good and did not require more timbering. There was plenty of timber close at hand. He died 24th Feb.