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Surname
DEVINE
Forename
Hugh
Day
25
Month
06
Year
1908
Age
29
Occupation
Horsekeeper
Mine/Quarry Name
Hamsterley
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Hamsterley Colliery Ltd
Location
Hamsterley
County
Durham
Details of Event
When walking inbye he was run over by a set which was being hauled outbye. He was well aware of the fact that he set was approaching him, but he failed to take refuge in one of the many manholes provided for the purpose. This accident should not have occurred.