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Surname
DAYKIN
Forename
Robert
Day
15
Month
01
Year
1913
Age
61
Occupation
Hanger-On
Mine/Quarry Name
Hoyland Silkstone
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Hoyland Silkstone Coal & Coke Co. Ltd
Location
Hoyland
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
Deceased was making preparations at the pit bottom to lower full tubs on to the cage which was coming down. The cage struck one end of a 12-foot approach rail, elevating the other end. Deceased, who was in a stooping position with his legs across the rail, received injuries from which he died on the 27th instant.