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Date:	21st January 1926
Colliery:	Dawdon
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Cause:	Crushed by set
Lives Lost:	1
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A trapper boy aged 14 years was killed at Dawdon Colliery, Durham. In his hurry outbye at the end of his shift, he attempted to pass a moving pony-drawn set of 4 full tubs, although he had been told by the deputy to follow behind the set. Before he was able to get ahead of the set, it had entered a narrow part of the road and he was fatally crushed between the second tub and the roadside. This was only deceased's fourth shift underground. If deceased had obeyed the deputy's instruction he would have been safe; nevertheless, I am of the opinion that young boys, until they acquire experience and some "pit-sense" should not be allowed to travel outbye alone, but should be accompanied by some responsible person. This fatality also demonstrates the necessity of maintaining a safe clearance between the tub and the sides of the roadway.

Source:

1926 Mines Inspectors Report

	McDonough, Bernard, aged 14, Trapper, crushed by set
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