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Surname
DAVIES
Forename
John
Day
24
Month
04
Year
1908
Age
17
Occupation
Light carrier
Mine/Quarry Name
South Tunnel Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd
Location
Dowlais
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased and other boys were making their way to the shaft to go home. The rope started to work, and one of the boys, after putting his foot on one of them, said that the journey had passed out. This seemed to satisfy the boys, who continued their way out until overtaken by the outgoing journey which ran over deceased. His leg had to be amputated, and he never recovered consciousness after the operation. The road was in excellent condition, and was well provided with manholes.