Full Details

Surname

WAITE

Forename

George

Day

02

Month

06

Year

1906

Age

55

Occupation

Waggonwayman

Mine/Quarry Name

Loftus

Mineral Worked

Ironstone

Owner

Pease & Partners Ltd

Location

Loftus

County

Yorkshire NR

Details of Event

He was struck by an ingoing set several tubs of which wore off the way. By the wheel marks on the floor it was evident that the set was off the way before it reached him. Presumably he had been signalling for the set to be stopped, and had whilst so doing been struck by the tubs.