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Surname
HAMER
Forename
James
Day
18
Month
08
Year
1906
Age
42
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
Cambrian
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Cambrian Collieries Ltd
Location
Clydach Vale
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased were struck by the falling jib of a steam derrick used in the excavation of foundations for a power house. The driver was told to pick up the jib, when it dropped with great force into the excavation. The derrick was examined that morning and was considered to be in good working order. After the accident certain defects were noticed which might have it. The foreman enginewright and the mechanical engineer who supplied the derrick were of the opinion that the driver had reversed his engine when he should not have done so. 2 killed.