FATAL ACCIDENT.
A M.INEII KILLED UY A I ALL OF EAIITH:. THAMES. Fell. 17. A lutal mining accident occurred at the Mascotto mine at Otamii. near away, and, .striking I'cploe <lll the :S8 years, u mau with four children, was engaged, in cuii]pun\ with his mate, in widening the shall. They had just cut out to the iv(juiied size when a portion tamo away, and. striking I'ealoe on the chest, knocked him backwards to the earth, killing |,; m instantaneously. 'l'he poor fellow's ribs were stove in in the region of it he heart, and his head also knocked about. At the inquest held this evening evidence was given that tile fall ol earth was due to what is known as a soapv head. The Insyojtor of Mines gave evidence that J# possible precautions li u d been taken, and the fatality was one of thoi.e unfortunate accidents incidental to mining. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7742, 18 February 1905, Page 2
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157FATAL ACCIDENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7742, 18 February 1905, Page 2
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