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Surname
McMANNUS
Forename
George
Day
24
Month
07
Year
1914
Age
17
Occupation
Putter
Mine/Quarry Name
Thornley
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Weardale Steel, Coal & Coke Co. Ltd
Location
New Thornley
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was with assistance, pushing an empty tub uphill towards the face, when he slipped his foot and fell heavily on his left knee. On 30th July he was sent to a hospital, where he died on 25th August from blood poisoning set up by the injury received in the pit.