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Surname
TAYLOR
Forename
Edward
Day
19
Month
01
Year
1914
Age
23
Occupation
Waggon Lowerer
Mine/Quarry Name
Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Crompton & Shawcross Ltd
Location
Hindley
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
Deceased was lowering an empty wagon into position under the screens, when he was caught between the side of the wagon and an iron pillar supporting the screens. He received injuries from which he died on the following day.