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Surname
WAITE
Forename
George
Day
02
Month
06
Year
1906
Age
55
Occupation
Waggonwayman
Mine/Quarry Name
Loftus
Mineral Worked
Ironstone
Owner
Pease & Partners Ltd
Location
Loftus
County
Yorkshire NR
Details of Event
He was struck by an ingoing set several tubs of which wore off the way. By the wheel marks on the floor it was evident that the set was off the way before it reached him. Presumably he had been signalling for the set to be stopped, and had whilst so doing been struck by the tubs.