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Surname
MOREHEAD
Forename
Edward
Day
24
Month
09
Year
1903
Age
61
Occupation
Roadman
Mine/Quarry Name
Reservoir Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Moira Colliery Co.
Location
Overseal
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
A link broke in the chain attached between the full tubs and the rope working a self-acting incline and allowed six full tubs to run away Deceased was fatally injured at the bottom of the incline while taking refuse in a manhole. He died 5th October.