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Surname
JOHNSON
Forename
George
Day
29
Month
01
Year
1912
Age
17
Occupation
Set Rider
Mine/Quarry Name
Bourn Moor, D Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lambton & Hetton Collieries Ltd
Location
Bourn Moor
County
Durham
Details of Event
He was engaged on the night shift in clearing the full tubs out of various landings. A boy, who came in from the shaft to see what was keeping the set, stated that deceased had tried to signal and telephone but could get no answer. Deceased then sent the boy out again to telephone to the engineman from the shaft bottom to tell him to draw the set in to the landing. This was done, but deceased was found later lying by the side of the road, the set having run over him and dragged him for about 20 yards. He died on the following day, but how the accident occurred is a matter of conjecture. The deputy stated that he used the telephone shortly afterwards to call for help and it was then in order.