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Surname
WATSON
Forename
Peter
Day
15
Month
08
Year
1914
Age
34
Occupation
2nd Banksman
Mine/Quarry Name
Bargoed
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Bargoed
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
As he was sending down a cage load of men from the bottom surface deck, he fell forward as the cage descended and was caught between the top band of the cage and the surface collar board. It is doubtful whether he gave his signal to the banksman to say he was ready.