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Surname
JONES
Forename
Colin (Injured)
Day
24
Month
10
Year
1982
Age
35
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Wheal Jane
Mineral Worked
Tin
Owner
Carnon Consolidated
Location
Baldhu
County
Cornwall
Details of Event
During commissioning work at a newly deepened shaft an 18.6Kw sumbersible pump became clogged - the contractor manager attempted to lift pump using steel bar through lifting handle and suffered amputation of a finger.