Full Details

Surname

SWANCOT

Forename

John

Day

30

Month

01

Year

1901

Age

32

Occupation

Rider

Mine/Quarry Name

Fochriw, No.2

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Guest, Keen & Co.

Location

Fochriw

County

Glamorganshire

Details of Event

Deceased was riding in front of a journey of ten trams up a drift rising 3.75 inches per yard. The first and second trams parted the nine running back. He was jerked to the ground and the first tram went over him. This was caused by careless shackling.