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Surname
LOMAS
Forename
Oswald
Day
21
Month
02
Year
1908
Age
22
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Hoyland Silkstone
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Hoyland Silkstone Coal & Coke Co. Ltd
Location
Hoyland
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
The deceased was travelling in-bye on the main haulage road when he attempted to get into the last tub but one of an empty train, and in doing so was crushed between the tub and a low bar, and died shortly afterwards. Riding was not allowed on this road and he was acting illegally.