Full Details

Surname

WALSH

Forename

Albert J.

Day

01

Month

10

Year

1907

Age

14

Occupation

Collier’s Boy

Mine/Quarry Name

Tirpentwys

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

Tir Pentwys Black Vein Steam Coal Co. Ltd

Location

Pantygasseg

County

Monmouthshire

Details of Event

Fall of coal from the face, as the collier - his uncle - was cutting the rib the end rolled down a slope about 3 yards and caught him in the back. It was not thought to be serious at first, as he was able to walk but he died the following day.