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Surname
WAGSTAFF
Forename
John W.
Day
01
Month
11
Year
1912
Age
41
Occupation
Sinker
Mine/Quarry Name
Backworth, Prosperous Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Backworth Collieries Ltd
Location
Backworth
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Whilst being lowered down a sinking shaft with two other men, the kibble was over-turned by coming into contact with the water at the bottom, throwing deceased out and drowning him. The banksman had not heard the signal given to hold, which was done by striking the kibble with a hammer. The proper rapper signal was only used when men were working at the bottom.