Ralph Stobbs
This accident happened at a hanging-on about mid-shaft in the upcast pit. The entrance is protected by sliding gates easily worked. There are electric signals to the surface, and "stoppers" worked by the foot to prevent the tubs coming too near, as they approach the shaft down a very slight incline, and everything is within easy reach. On this occasion the stoppers failed to act, although it was said they had been greased shortly before. The deceased signalled the cage away, and he was in the act of closing the gates when the tubs glided up to him and knocked him down the shaft. Had he closed the gates, as is customary, before signalling, he would only have been pushed against them by the tubs [Inspection made & inquest attended]
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Mines Inspectors Report Entry
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- 1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 28, Accident Number: 74 Where to find this report
- 1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), Page: 28, Accident Number: 74 Where to find this report
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