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Surname
HOLIDAY
Forename
John
Day
25
Month
09
Year
1913
Age
56
Occupation
Crane Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Deep Lane Quarry
Mineral Worked
Sandstone
Owner
Richard Fletcher
Location
Clayton
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
For some reason unknown he went between the crane engine and the edge of the quarry, where there was not than 2 feet of space. The ground gave way beneath him and he fell into the quarry. He had been in charge of the engine under the same conditions for over 3 years.