Oliver Lee

First Name: Oliver
Last Name: Lee
Sex: 
Male
Race: 
White
Cause of Death
COD Category: 
Accident
COD: 
Injuries
COD Inquest Finding: 

upon their oathes do say that the said Oliver Lee came to his death by accidently falling upon a circular saw while in motion cutting of both legs near the body causing instantly death on the 17th day of February 1892 about 10 Oclock am at Cokers Saw Mill

COD Short Description: 
fell on top of circular saw while cutting planks at saw mill
Original Record: 
3964

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