New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
JENKINS
Forename
John
Day
26
Month
05
Year
1902
Age
64
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
Dare
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Ocean Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Cwmparc
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased was stowing a road dipping 6 to 8ins. per yard. An empty tram was being taken out when it got off the rails. The haulier removed the barhook and lifted the tram on to the rails. Before he had time to replace the bar-hook the big pin of the shaft rose and liberated the tram which ran down and crushed deceased.