Full Details

Surname

WINSTANLEY

Forename

Henry

Day

27

Month

07

Year

1911

Age

48

Occupation

Contractor

Mine/Quarry Name

Orrell, No.3

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Orrell Colliery Co.

Location

Wigan

County

Lancashire

Details of Event

A set of empty tubs got loose from endless rope in haulage road and knocked out timber which caused a fall of roof. Deceased with others went to the spot and after examining the place he was about to clear away some loose stones when another fall of roof took place crushing his head against the corner of a tub and fatally injuring him.