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Elaine Horrocks

Ref: 2018-0169 Date: 31 May 2018 Coroner: John Pollard Area: Manchester (West) 0 responses identified · 2 indexed addressees View PDF

AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raised concerns regarding an unsafe method of work for accessing the cellar and insufficient guarding of the cellar steps to prevent accidental public entry.

Date 31 May 2018
56-day deadline 2 Sep 2018 est. estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified 0 of 2
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Coroner's concerns

AI summary
The coroner raised concerns regarding an unsafe method of work for accessing the cellar and insufficient guarding of the cellar steps to prevent accidental public entry.
View full coroner's concerns
(1) There is an unsafe method of work in going to and from the cellar.

(2) The cellar steps are insufficiently guarded against accidental entry by the public.

Report sections

Investigation and inquest
On the 19th January 2018, I commenced an Investigation into the death of Elaine Horrocks, aged 54 years, born 11th October 1963. The Investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on the 30th May 2018. The medical cause of death was:-

Ia Bronchopneumonia and Pulmonary Oedema. Ib Blunt Force Head Injuries

The Conclusion of the Inquest was Accidental Death.
Circumstances of the death
She fell down the cellar steps at the Rose Hill Tavern, Westhoughton, when the door was left ajar. The system for getting to and from the cellar was agreed to be unsafe by the Landlady and by the Environmental Health Officer.
Copies sent to
2. Environmental Health Office, Mayor Street, Bolton3. , Licensee, The Rose Hill Tavern, Westhoughton

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Report details

Reference
2018-0169
Date of report
31 May 2018
Coroner
John Pollard
Coroner area
Manchester (West)

Responses identified

Responses identified 0 of 2
2 responses not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 2 Sep 2018 (estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date).

Sent to

Joseph Holt Ltd.
Brewery

Source links

Judiciary.uk page → Report PDF →

Data: judiciary.uk.

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