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Surname
McKENNA
Forename
John
Day
29
Month
07
Year
1914
Age
21
Occupation
Putter
Mine/Quarry Name
Tanfield Lea
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
James Joicey & Co. Ltd
Location
Tanfield
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased had walked outbye to have his lamp re-lighted, and was returning along the engine plane while the main and tail set was in motion. He was caught by the set and fatally injured. He had worked at the pit only 3 days, and there was no evidence to show that he had been warned against travelling while the set was in motion, although notices were posted up.