Annette Seabrook has been in touch regarding a sad incident of a family member her Grandad Thomas Seaman. Thoughts with her, family and also those of the other family effected
She writes
I am sending a picture of my Grandad Thomas Seaman who was killed (burned to death)at Consett steel works in July 1955 along with a work college Richard Ridley
The inquest stated this was due to 70lbs per square inch of oxygen being piped in to the Furness when the were renewing the bulk head stay rod they were in an area measuring 18ft by 11ft and entered through a man-hole.
I have news paper clippings which gives full details of accident as well as the investigation details
Preview attachment Consett Chronicle 18 Aug 1955.pdf
Consett Chronicle 18 Aug 1955.pdf
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Preview attachment Consett Chronicle 28 Jul 1955.pdf
Consett Chronicle 28 Jul 1955.pdf
4.2 MB
Preview attachment Tragedy at Consett Ironworks article.pdf
Tragedy at Consett Ironworks article.pdf
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Preview attachment Inquiry into the double fatality….pdf
Inquiry into the double fatality….pdf
1.9 MB
If you worked with Thomas or have any further information to share with Annette and family + the project please do comment or get in contact
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