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4. Castle Hill Mine, Kaitangata. —(3o/12/95) : James Howie, while removing grease from under the three-throw pump-crank while in motion, got his right hand badly crushed, and part of three fingers taken off. It was not his duty to clean the pump or crank. There have been many slight accidents reported entitling the claimants to relief from the Coalmine Fund. Some of the claimants failed to comply with the regulations, and others made claims that could not be entertained. Methods op Woeking. Worked by shafts— Steam-power used ... ... ... ... ... ... 6 Horse-power used ... ... . . ... ... ... 9 Worked by adit — — 15 Engine-plane ... .., ... ... ... ... 7 Horse-plane ... ... ... ... ... ... 21 Horse-power ... ... ... ... ... ... 7 Hand-power ... ... ... ... ... ... 17 — 52 Open... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 82 149 I have, &c, J. Gow, The Under-Secretary, Mines Department, Wellington. Inspector of Mines.

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