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Surname
WILLIAMS
Forename
Thomas
Day
08
Month
05
Year
1902
Age
41
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
South Griffin
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
John Lancaster & Co. Ltd
Location
Blaina
County
Monmouthshire
Details of Event
When driving a hard heading a stone weighing about 10cwt. fell from a slant in the roof which was previously invisible probably the result of a crush as the roof bedded clift is strong. Practically no timber was used in the drift. This is a case of the man's judgement and also that of the fireman and undermanager being at fault.