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Surname
INGHAM
Forename
John
Day
03
Month
09
Year
1913
Age
17
Occupation
Engine Attendant
Mine/Quarry Name
South Hetton
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
South Hetton Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Haswell
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased started to walk outbye along the engine plane at the end of his shift. He was found at a point about two-thirds of the way to the shaft, lying badly injured, on the travelling space at the side of the road. He was able to say that he had lost his light and was run into by the set. At the place he was found there was ample space (nearly 6 feet) at the side of the road, and, although no direct evidence can be obtained, all the facts point very strongly to his having ridden on the set contrary to the rules. He died about eight hours later the same day.