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Surname
DOUGLAS
Forename
John
Day
20
Month
02
Year
1912
Age
24
Occupation
Shaft Lad
Mine/Quarry Name
Handen Hold
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
James Joicey & Co. Ltd
Location
West Pelton
County
Durham
Details of Event
A tub coming from behind ended up against the controller at the shaft side, catching deceased and knocking him into the cage as it was rapped away. He was thrown back and dropped on to the scaffolding 4 feet below hanging on level.