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Surname
WOODWARD
Forename
George
Day
16
Month
01
Year
1903
Age
25
Occupation
Loco. Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Auckland Park
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bolckow, Vaughan & Co. Ltd
Location
Bishop Auckland
County
Durham
Details of Event
The loco engine was pushing trucks under the screens and when lifting a brake with his shunting pole he slipped down under the truck and was severely crushed by the axle-box. Died the following day.