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Surname
PEARSON
Forename
William Arthur
Day
20
Month
01
Year
1913
Age
19
Occupation
Landing Lad
Mine/Quarry Name
Bowden Close
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Helmington Row
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased followed the full set out of the lauding and was knocked down by the tail rope, which moves over quickly owing to there being a curve just outside the landing. Deceased knew the place well. His leg was lacerated by the rope and he died from lockjaw a fortnight later.