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Surname
GIBSON
Forename
Edward
Day
10
Month
01
Year
1914
Age
22
Occupation
Waggonwayman
Mine/Quarry Name
Langley Park
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Consett Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Langley Park
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased had apparently gone to oil the bearing of a horizontal haulage wheel, and had taken up a 10-inch plank forming part of the close covering for the purpose, when it is presumed, he missed his footing and was caught and then dragged into the wheel and crushed to death. The wheel which was at work only a few hours in the 24, should have been oiled when at rest.