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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 150 Send Message	Mary	Report	20 Jun 2006 20:16
	are there any records of cotton mill accidents my great aunt had her arm amputated after being caught in the machinery this would be about 1924 in Bolton
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	20 Jun 2006 20:20
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	I don't know if there would have been an 'accident' book at the Mill, as this was pre- the Health & Safety at Work Act. Horrible though it sounds, industrial accidents were part of life back then, no idea about compensation etc. You could google the name of the Mill if you know it, or contact the relevant records office. nell
Member Since: November 2005 Posts: 3,355 Send Message	Glen In Tinsel Knickers	Report	20 Jun 2006 21:16
	Might be worth trying to get a peep at the local paper for the time.The library in the area may have copies and be able to supply a photocopy if the accident was reported in the local paper. Glen
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 150 Send Message	Mary	Report	20 Jun 2006 22:57
	thanks glen will try library