Brakeman Injured
Joseph McCoy, a brakeman residing at Freedom, PA, was severely injured while coupling cars at Huff Station on the southwest railroad, Monday evening. [ May 20, 1889 ] His foot caught in the switch and he was dragged down, the wheels passing over his foot and leg, injuring it so badly that the member had to be amputated. He was taken to West Penn Hospital. His recovery is doubtful. He was about 26 years of age.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 8
You can visit the memorial page for Joseph McCoy.
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