Episode 3 of 5
Inquest Verdict
- When
- 4–6 February 1862
- Where
- Hartley Colliery
- Part of
- Hartley Colliery disaster
The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death with riders regarding safety.
An inquest was held on 4–6 February 1862. The verdict was 'accidental death' with riders expressing the imperative necessity for a second shaft or outlet in all working collieries and recommending malleable metal for engine beams.
Sources
- Hartley Colliery disaster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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