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| Date: | 23rd October 1858 |
| Colliery: | St. Hilda |
| Cause: | Explosion |
| Lives Lost: | 1 |
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October 23rd. Hilda. Explosion took place in a very unlooked-for position, closely in connexion with the main inlet of air, occasioned by a blower which suddenly came contiguous to a trouble.
The man, whilst at work, was very slightly burnt, but owing to his being in a bad state of health he died.
| Source: | 1858 Mines Inspectors Report |
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