Hartley Colliery disaster

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:coal
gptkbp:affects mining safety regulations in the UK
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Hartley Pit disaster
gptkbp:cause beam of pumping engine broke and blocked the single shaft
gptkbp:commemorates memorial in Earsdon churchyard
gptkbp:date 1862-01-16
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hartley Colliery disaster
gptkbp:location Hartley, Northumberland, England
gptkbp:name gptkb:Hester_Pit
gptkbp:notable_for worst mining disaster in North East England
gptkbp:resultedIn legislation requiring two shafts in mines
gptkbp:victim 204
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hartley_Pit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8