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Surname
SAUNDERS
Forename
Thomas William
Day
14
Month
01
Year
1913
Age
26
Occupation
Shunter
Mine/Quarry Name
Denby
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Drury-Lowe
Location
Denby
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
Whilst running in front of a moving locomotive to turn some points, his foot slipped on the greasy rails and got fast in some other points. The engine driver was unable to pull up in time, owing to the state of the rails and deceased’s leg was broken and he died from shock. The ground was covered with snow.