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Surname
WILLIAMSON
Forename
Francis
Day
03
Month
05
Year
1913
Age
26
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Whitehaven, William Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Whitehaven Colliery Co.
Location
Whitehaven
County
Cumberland
Details of Event
Whilst engaged shunting empty wagons, deceased was crushed between the wagons and the engine. He attempted to kick the points over instead of using the hand lever. He died five days later.