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Surname
WALSH
Forename
Albert J.
Day
01
Month
10
Year
1907
Age
14
Occupation
Collier’s Boy
Mine/Quarry Name
Tirpentwys
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Tir Pentwys Black Vein Steam Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Pantygasseg
County
Monmouthshire
Details of Event
Fall of coal from the face, as the collier - his uncle - was cutting the rib the end rolled down a slope about 3 yards and caught him in the back. It was not thought to be serious at first, as he was able to walk but he died the following day.