No.61. Rotherham.
November 18th.
1 killed.
The screws of a manhole were loosened while the pressure remained in the boiler, and the lid was blown off.
No.62. Newcastle.
November 25th.
1 killed.
One of twelve. Chimney, 28ft. high, 6ft. diameter. Tube 2ft. 5in. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 25 lbs. pressure. The blow pipe was left open while some men were inside repairing, and the steam and water from the blow-off of another boiler in the same pipe was forced in upon them.
No.63. Cradley.
December 8th.