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Surname
HUGHES
Forename
Robert
Day
23
Month
04
Year
1914
Age
56
Occupation
Dataller
Mine/Quarry Name
Wellington Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Ramsden & Sons Ltd
Location
Tyldesley
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Deceased was engaged in "spunnying" a tub of dirt down a brow, when the prop to which the pulley was attached gave way, struck ins head, and knocked him down. His head was cut and spine injured, and he died on the following day. A Collier had moved the jig prop up nearer to the face, but had not tried it in its new position. It was well let in at the foot, but the wedge at the head gave way.