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May 26, 1903
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
J. H. Miller, a brakeman, was crushed beneath a derailed freight car in the new Edge Moor yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad, pinioned for a long time before rescue, and taken unconscious to Delaware Hospital where he may survive.
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BRAKEMAN FASTENED BENEATH FALLING CAR
J. H. Miller Crushed, Is Pinioned Beneath Car for Long Time.
The first accident in the new Edge Moor yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company occurred early this morning, when J. H. Miller, a brakeman living at No. 302 Walnut street, was crushed beneath a freight car that jumped the track and fell on him.
He was at work on the south "hump" when a car was cut loose to be pushed over the incline to be classified. The unfortunate man stepped off the engine to get out of the way of the car, but just as it was abreast of him it jumped the rails and tumbled over.
He tried to get away, but was too late, and was pinioned beneath the heavy car and horribly mashed.
The accident was seen by the other members of the crew, who hastened to his assistance, but he was so tightly wedged beneath the car that he could not be removed until jacks were secured and the car raised.
They brought him, unconscious, to this city on a shifting engine, which was met by the Phoenix ambulance, which took him to the Delaware Hospital. His condition improved slightly and although horribly mashed, he may live.
J. H. Miller Crushed, Is Pinioned Beneath Car for Long Time.
The first accident in the new Edge Moor yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company occurred early this morning, when J. H. Miller, a brakeman living at No. 302 Walnut street, was crushed beneath a freight car that jumped the track and fell on him.
He was at work on the south "hump" when a car was cut loose to be pushed over the incline to be classified. The unfortunate man stepped off the engine to get out of the way of the car, but just as it was abreast of him it jumped the rails and tumbled over.
He tried to get away, but was too late, and was pinioned beneath the heavy car and horribly mashed.
The accident was seen by the other members of the crew, who hastened to his assistance, but he was so tightly wedged beneath the car that he could not be removed until jacks were secured and the car raised.
They brought him, unconscious, to this city on a shifting engine, which was met by the Phoenix ambulance, which took him to the Delaware Hospital. His condition improved slightly and although horribly mashed, he may live.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Brakeman Accident
Railroad Derailment
Crushed Under Car
Industrial Mishap
Rescue Jacks
What entities or persons were involved?
J. H. Miller
Where did it happen?
Edge Moor Yard Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Delaware Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
J. H. Miller
Location
Edge Moor Yard Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Delaware Hospital
Event Date
Early This Morning
Story Details
Brakeman J. H. Miller was crushed under a derailed freight car while working in the yard, rescued after being pinioned, and taken to hospital where he may recover.