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Surname
ROPER
Forename
Eli
Day
07
Month
05
Year
1906
Age
17
Occupation
Pony Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Monckton Main
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
New Monckton Collieries Ltd
Location
Upper Hiendley
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was taking a set of two full tubs up in a gradient of about 1 in 20, and should have walking in front of his pony; he was, however, caught between the first tub and a door frame. Died on May 26th.