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Surname
RICHARDS
Forename
William (injured)
Day
26
Month
08
Year
1949
Age
23
Occupation
Assistant Ripper
Mine/Quarry Name
Rock
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
National Coal Board
Location
Glyn-neath
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Cutting over top of steel arch to make room for lagging when small stone fell and cut eye. Two stiches at medical centre - later taken ill and admitted to hospital - condition critical.