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Surname
JONES
Forename
William
Day
27
Month
11
Year
1901
Age
60
Occupation
Slate Getter
Mine/Quarry Name
Braigh Goch Quarry
Mineral Worked
Slate
Owner
Braighgoch Slate Quarry Co. Ltd
Location
Corris
County
Merionethshire
Details of Event
He was standing on a ladder charging a hole in an overhanging piece of rock weighing several tons this unexpectedly fell and caused the ladder to slip. Deceased fell about 15 yards. Died on the 29th.