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Surname
NICHOL
Forename
Henry
Day
11
Month
12
Year
1900
Age
36
Occupation
Waggon Rider
Mine/Quarry Name
Seaton Burn, Branch Railway
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Seaton Burn Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Brunswick
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Inspection made and inquest attended. It was his duty to ride on the front waggon and disconnect the chain attached to the hauling rope. In doing so he failed to throw the chain clear of the waggon wheels and fell in front of the waggon. This took place about nine miles colliery.