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Surname
JONES
Forename
John W.
Day
02
Month
07
Year
1902
Age
29
Occupation
Slate Getter
Mine/Quarry Name
Cilgwyn Quarry
Mineral Worked
Slate
Owner
Cilgwyn Slate Co. Ltd
Location
Talysarn
County
Caernarfonshire
Details of Event
A piece of slate-rock fell from a height of about 32 yards and rebounding struck him on the abdomen. He died in a few minutes. The side of the quarry had been carefully examined by deceased and others a short time before the accident and was considered quite safe.