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Surname
WRIGHT
Forename
William Henry
Day
26
Month
08
Year
1913
Age
40
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
West Ardsley
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Yorkshire Iron & Coal Co. Ltd
Location
West Ardsley
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
A derrick pole was being erected to lift some material on to a building and deceased was employed in holding one of the guide ropes clear of a travelling chain. By pulling slack the steel rope coiled up and taking the cover off a switch-board, came in contact with a live terminal, Deceased, who was standing on wet ground, was electrocuted. The voltage was 440 and the men employed were aware of the danger of allowing the rope to touch any electrical wires.