New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
DUNPROSE
Forename
Arthur
Day
25
Month
05
Year
1913
Age
29
Occupation
Slime Frames Attendant
Mine/Quarry Name
Wheal Hampton
Mineral Worked
Tin
Owner
St Stephen's Syndicate Ltd
Location
St Hilary
County
Cornwall
Details of Event
He was standing close to an oblique shaft 1.75 inches in diameter, which was making about 14 revolutions per minute, when by some means his coat was caught by it and he was pulled round the shaft. He died on the following day. It is supposed that he was reaching over the shaft to oil a bearing, and for this purpose had removed a fence rail which was guarding a collar fastened on the shaft by a set stud. The bearing could easily have been oiled without removing the fence.