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Surname
WILLIAMS
Forename
David
Day
21
Month
12
Year
1906
Age
75
Occupation
Roadsman
Mine/Quarry Name
Penrikyber
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Penrikyber Navigation Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Penrhiwceiber
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased was riding up a rise heading when the journey, which is lowered by a tail rope, commenced to move. A man standing near called and asked deceased if he was safe. He replied that he was safe in a manhole. Screams were soon after heard and deceased was found lying on the road. His cap and lamp were found near the next manhole, showing that he had tried to reach it after telling the man that he was safe in a manhole. The road was wide and high enough, and there were sufficient manholes.