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Surname
CARTER
Forename
Thomas
Day
20
Month
11
Year
1903
Age
29
Occupation
Journey rider
Mine/Quarry Name
Tillery
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Powell's Tillery Steam Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Abertillery
County
Monmouthshire
Details of Event
When riding on the rope in front of the journey he fell off and was run over. The cause is unknown. This appears to be a dangerous way of riding but if a rider is required it is at least a convenient place in some instances.