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Surname
SWANCOT
Forename
John
Day
30
Month
01
Year
1901
Age
32
Occupation
Rider
Mine/Quarry Name
Fochriw, No.2
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Guest, Keen & Co.
Location
Fochriw
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased was riding in front of a journey of ten trams up a drift rising 3.75 inches per yard. The first and second trams parted the nine running back. He was jerked to the ground and the first tram went over him. This was caused by careless shackling.