He had no idea of any danger at Chatterley before the explosion. He could not firm any idea as to the cause of the explosion. He should be glad to carry out any suggestions which might be made for the future safety of the works. The jury deliberated for a considerable time, and they returned a verdict of accidental death, accompanied by the following recommendation:- That the precautions mentioned By Mr Longridge for the safety of the other boilers should be carried out, that particular attention by the persons in authority at the colliery to the way in which the men carry out their work, and that greater care be taken by the men on their change of turn.
He had no idea of any danger at Chatterley before the explosion. He could not firm any idea as to the cause of the explosion. He should be glad to carry out any suggestions which might be made for the future safety of the works. The jury deliberated for a considerable time, and they returned a verdict of accidental death, accompanied by the following recommendation:- That the precautions mentioned By Mr Longridge for the safety of the other boilers should be carried out, that particular attention by the persons in authority at the colliery to the way in which the men carry out their work, and that greater care be taken by the men on their change of turn.
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