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Surname
WILLIAMS
Forename
Thomas
Day
22
Month
10
Year
1914
Age
24
Occupation
Slate-getter
Mine/Quarry Name
Penrhyn Quarry
Mineral Worked
Slate
Owner
Lord Penrhyn
Location
Bethesda
County
Caernarfonshire
Details of Event
Deceased passed immediately underneath an overhanging rock which had been blasted a few minutes previously, without having first examined the place to see if it was safe. A block weighing about 10 cwts fell on to him.