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Surname
BOWEN
Forename
F. (injured)
Day
29
Month
04
Year
1957
Age
48
Occupation
Ripper
Mine/Quarry Name
Glengarw
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
National Coal Board
Location
Blaengarw
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Caught by chain of coalcutter about to be flitted into new track when chain revolved when gear box fell into cutting position - safety clutch had not been applied - hand amputated.