Full Details

Surname

WEBSTER

Forename

Thomas

Day

13

Month

11

Year

1912

Age

15

Occupation

Engine Boy

Mine/Quarry Name

Treeton

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Rothervale Collieries Co. Ltd

Location

Treeton

County

Yorkshire WR

Details of Event

He was standing at the bottom of a rise "herd" while a train of six tubs was being lowered. The first tub became uncoupled, ran uncontrolled for 20 yards, jumped the rails at the curve, and struck him over the heart.