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Surname
MORGAN
Forename
John
Day
11
Month
08
Year
1909
Age
16
Occupation
Assistant Haulier
Mine/Quarry Name
Berthlwyd
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
David Williams
Location
Gowerton
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
A hauling rope snapped in the capping owing to constant jerking on a steep inclined slant, and in consequence four loaded trams ran wild, and injured the lad who was standing on a siding. He died on the following day.