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Surname
SEDGEWICK
Forename
Robert
Day
20
Month
11
Year
1901
Age
43
Occupation
Rolleywayman
Mine/Quarry Name
Whitburn
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Harton Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Whitburn
County
Durham
Details of Event
Died 23rd August, 1902. The return wheel of an endless rope haulage is fixed under the kip near the shaft. While the haulage was standing deceased was oiling the wheel and was caught by it when it started. He did not give any directions for the haulage to stand while he was so engaged.