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Surname
DAWKINS
Forename
Henry
Day
27
Month
08
Year
1910
Age
21
Occupation
Horse Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Cannock, Old Coppice
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
J. Hawkins & Sons
Location
Cheslyn Hay
County
Staffordshire
Details of Event
Deceased was driving a young horse, and was taking an unlocked empty tub along a road dipping 1 in 24, when the horse took fright and bolted. Deceased, who was walking between the tub and the horse was knocked down, and the tub passed over him fracturing his spine. He died on November 9.