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Surname
CHESTER
Forename
Thomas
Day
13
Month
02
Year
1908
Age
55
Occupation
Coal Trimmer
Mine/Quarry Name
Ferndale
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
D. Davis & Sons Ltd
Location
Ferndale
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased was breaking up a lump of coal which bad fallen on the empty road leading to No.1 pit screens, when he was knocked down by a wagon which was being lowered towards the screens. Deceased had stood to one side to allow two wagons to pass, but was not aware that others were to follow.