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Surname
SAXTON
Forename
George William
Day
01
Month
03
Year
1911
Age
16
Occupation
Horse Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Manners
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Manners Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Ilkeston
County
Derbyshire
Details of Event
He was found dead in front of a full tub. He appeared to have been in front taking it down hill to join other tubs when it overpowered him. It is contrary to the rules of the mine to control a full tub going down hill by going in front.