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Surname
HUGHES
Forename
Samuel
Day
30
Month
09
Year
1913
Age
14
Occupation
Pony Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Lintz
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
South Garesfield Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Burnhopfield
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased had finished his shift and was proceeding home. Instead of taking the shortest route, he trespassed in order to get a forbidden ride on a self-acting incline between Lintz and South Garesfield Collieries. He was seen riding on the buffer of a wagon by another boy, but there were no witnesses of the accident, which occurred near the top of the incline. His head was across the rail and he was dead when found. Notices were posted prohibiting riding and walking on the incline and deceased had been previously warned by the manager.