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Surname
BRIGGS
Forename
George William
Day
18
Month
12
Year
1905
Age
26
Occupation
Screenman
Mine/Quarry Name
Newstead
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Newstead Colliery Co.
Location
Newstead
County
Nottinghamshire
Details of Event
Deceased was standing on an empty railway wagon under the screens, and using the corner of the wagon as a urinal. The wagon was moved forward with the deceased travelling backwards and his head came in contact with a beam supporting the screens.