1872 4 Men die in An Explosion (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Saturday, July 12, 2008, 06:24 (5987 days ago) @ dink999

Goode Thomas
17/06/1872
46
Collier
Point Limestone Quarry, Plump Hill
Died from asphyxia from gas resulting from an explosion of gunpowder used in blasting a rock which deceased incautiously approached

Point Limestone Quarry
No deaths were recorded officially at this quarry, but four deaths did occur following a spectacular explosion in 1872. Several men rushed into the quarry after the firing and were overcome by fumes. Four men died, they were: Thomas Goode of Mitcheldean, Hiram Baylis and John Griffiths, both of the Plump, and William Tomlin of Cinderford.

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