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Surname
DOWSON
Forename
J.H.
Day
17
Month
01
Year
1905
Age
62
Occupation
Pump Attendant
Mine/Quarry Name
Rosedale, East
Mineral Worked
Ironstone
Owner
Carlton Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Rosedale
County
Yorkshire NR
Details of Event
He was oiling a small electric engine when the ends of a muffler he was wearing got caught in some cogged wheels and drew him down until his head was injured. He died the following day. The engine was properly fenced and he had orders to stop the engine before oiling.