Full Details

Surname

WROE

Forename

Charles

Day

02

Month

11

Year

1911

Age

48

Occupation

Ripper

Mine/Quarry Name

Wharncliffe Silkstone

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Wharncliffe Silkstone Colliery Co. Ltd

Location

Pilley

County

Yorkshire WR

Details of Event

Whilst engaged ripping he was caught by a fall of roof stone, 6.5 feet long, 3.5 feet broad, and an average thickness of 12 inches. He stood underneath it whilst trying to get it down.