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Surname
COMBES
Forename
William
Day
16
Month
04
Year
1901
Age
29
Occupation
Shotman
Mine/Quarry Name
Britannic
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Dinas Main Coal Co.
Location
Gilfach Goch
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
While firing a shot of gelignite in the 22 yards from the shot he appears to have been struck on the side of the head furthest from the shot by something unknown which made a small round hole right into his brain.