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Surname
MORGAN
Forename
Sydney Rees
Day
26
Month
02
Year
1909
Age
33
Occupation
Manager
Mine/Quarry Name
Garngoch, No.3
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Glasbrook Brothers Ltd
Location
Gorseinon
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
While an electric haulage motor was in motion, the manager endeavoured to drop sand between the brake strap and the drum, because the brake failed to grip. He placed his hand on an intermediate revolving shaft, and was thrown against the drum. He died in 20 minutes fromsevere injuries.