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Surname
LLOYD
Forename
William
Day
26
Month
02
Year
1907
Age
44
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Tyrergid
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
John Wilkins
Location
Llwydcoed
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased was charging a hole at the bottom with Gelignite, by means of a copper scraper, when it exploded and killed him. He had put eleven pellets in, and was forcibly ramming the explosive when it exploded. The Gelignite was frozen and should not have been used in this condition.