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Tanfield Lea Colliery

Miscellaneous Notes and Incidents

Date     Incident
18 Aug 1896     Explosion of Gunpowder (Brass Thill Seam) - 1 injured
21 Mar 1898     Explosion of firedamp in Hutton Seam - 1 injured
05 Jun 1898     Explosion of firedamp in Main Coal Seam - 2 injured
19 Jul 1898     Accident with explosives in Hutton Seam - 1 injured
24 Feb 1902     Explosion of firedamp - 1 injured
1935     Underground fire
1936     Breakages of Winding Ropes, Chains or Other Gear by which men are raised or lowered

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