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Surname
BOUGH
Forename
William (Injured)
Day
15
Month
08
Year
1980
Age
41
Occupation
Haulage worker
Mine/Quarry Name
West Cannock, No.5 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
National Coal Board
Location
Hednesford
County
Staffordshire
Details of Event
Loading vehicle of a ttrain of six overturned an during rerailing operations using a second direct rope haulage sprag broke allowing rope to fly and struck him - serious leg injury.