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Surname
RIDDLER
Forename
James
Day
02
Month
05
Year
1904
Age
51
Occupation
Repairer
Mine/Quarry Name
Meiros
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Gas Coal Collieries Ltd
Location
Llanharan
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
While accompanying one tram laden with foundation stone, which were being drawn up an incline towards the colliery the front tram got off the rails and capsized. Deceased who happened to be on the side of the road was struck by some of the stone. He died in 15 days from shock and exhaustion.