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Surname
BOWEN
Forename
John
Day
30
Month
11
Year
1906
Age
43
Occupation
Assistant repairer
Mine/Quarry Name
South Tunnel Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd
Location
Dowlais
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Fall of side on road, rock 4.5ft. by 4ft, by 4ft thick fell from a smooth joint, Deceased and the repairer had been ripping roof and taking of the side in the place. A shot, which had been fired 5 feet from it, may have loosened the stone.