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Surname
JONES
Forename
Owen (injured)
Day
27
Month
08
Year
1947
Age
59
Occupation
Wagon Lowerer
Mine/Quarry Name
Cwmgwrach
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
National Coal Board
Location
Cwmgwrach
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Lowered empty wagon into road but left it too near crossover - when he brought down another via same crossover he was squeezed between tram and road - fractured collar bone and chest injuries. Died 31st.