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Surname
PORTER
Forename
James
Day
23
Month
01
Year
1914
Age
22
Occupation
Putter
Mine/Quarry Name
Hazlerigg
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Burradon & Coxlodge Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Hazlerigg
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Deceased was fatally crushed by all empty set over-running its journey. It was being lowered by gravity from the drum of a small compressed air haulier, when an empty oil bottle got underneath the brake lever and prevented the driver from applying the brake.