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Surname
PRIEST
Forename
John
Day
14
Month
08
Year
1914
Age
16
Occupation
Ganger
Mine/Quarry Name
Pleasley
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Stanton Iron Works Co. Ltd
Location
Pleasley Hill
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
He was found under the front tub of a set of five full ones which he was bringing out of a gate. The first and second tubs were attached and he was astride the crank which, at this colliery, is fastened to the draw bar. His position suggested that he was riding and fell off.