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Surname
BROWN
Forename
John William
Day
08
Month
09
Year
1914
Age
16
Occupation
Clutch Attendant
Mine/Quarry Name
Ryhope
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Ryhope Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Sunderland
County
Durham
Details of Event
Deceased was found wrapped on a shaft 4.5 inches diameter, and revolving at a speed of 64 revolutions per minute, at a height of 18 inches from the heapstead floor. The shafting was perfectly smooth and hitherto it had not been considered necessary to fence it.