Monday, February 4, 2013

Joseph Williams ~ Mine Accident

Danville Commercial News
July 15, 1881

Another Coal Mine Accident occured to Joseph Williams, a miner at Grape Creek, on Thursday afternoon. While attending to his duties a large lump of coal fell from the roof of the room striking the unfortunate man on the back, inflicting severe bruises and causing concussion of the spine. His injuries will probably result in paralysis. He is under the care of Dr. Morehouse.

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