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Surname
MILNER
Forename
Arthur Edgar
Day
16
Month
10
Year
1914
Age
14
Occupation
Pony Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Allerton Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
T. & R.W. Bower Ltd
Location
Swillington
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was bringing a run of six full tubs down a gradient of 1 in 10 when be was run over by the first tub and instantly killed. The tubs were properly lockered and the road complied with the statutory requirements. It is believed that he stumbled or tripped over a sleeper.