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Surname
WILLIAMS
Forename
James
Day
25
Month
03
Year
1901
Age
44
Occupation
Timberman
Mine/Quarry Name
Dinas Old Level
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Perch & Co.
Location
Cymmer
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Fatally burned by an explosion of firedamp in an old level which was being re-opened. They were clearing a large fall of roof 700 yards inbye of the mouth. The gas ignited at the naked light of one of the men whilst he was examining the place. No inspection was made before the men entered in accordance with General Rule IV. 4 killed.