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Surname
JENKIN
Forename
Thomas
Day
11
Month
07
Year
1911
Age
58
Occupation
Deputy
Mine/Quarry Name
Stanley (c)
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Waterhouses
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased and another man were drawing timber with a Sylvester appliance, when the prop to which it was attached suddenly gave way and struck deceased on the back of the head. He complained of a headache, but finished his shift and worked the three following days. He then became subject to fits, and was medically attended to the time of his death, which took place on February 19th, 1912. An inquest was held, and verdict was returned that "deceased died from epilepsy, accelerated by an accidental injury received whilst following his employment in the pit".