Full Details

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.