Full Details

Surname

TAYLOR

Forename

William Henry

Day

10

Month

12

Year

1912

Age

16

Occupation

Pony Driver

Mine/Quarry Name

Berry Hill, Ash Pit

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

H. Warrington & Son

Location

Berry Hill

County

Staffordshire

Details of Event

Deceased was leading his pony back to the stables at the end of the shift. Another pony was immediately in front and he (deceased) pushed or slapped it, when it kicked and caught him in the abdomen, causing internal injuries from which he died two days later.