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Surname
REES
Forename
David (injured)
Day
21
Month
06
Year
1948
Age
60
Occupation
Shotsman
Mine/Quarry Name
Garngoch
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
National Coal Board
Location
Gorseinon
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Rees had charged a shothole in top coal and while getting ready to fire charge - coal was ready to fall when he fired - coal embedded in eyes and face. 2 injured.