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Post by annedw on Jul 7, 2011 17:53:33 GMT
MINERA ACCIDENT All these were reported in the Wrexham Advertiser.
February 10, 1855 1 A fatal accident occurred to a person named Catherall on the line of railway between Wheatsheaf and Minera. In attempting to get on one of the wagons which was in motion he fell off and before he could get out of the way another wagon passed over his head causing instant death . Verdict accidental death
July 11, 1857 2 John Jones met with an accident on the Minera railway which resulted in his death. He was standing between two railway lines, one had railway wagons standing and other wagons were being drawn by horses. Deceased must have thought there was sufficient space and did not move out of the way , consequence was he was severely crushed and died within four hours. Verdict accidental death.
December 18, 1858 3 Adwy Clawydd Literary Society. Poetry A prize of £ 2.2s 0d was given for an Elegy to the late Mr Robert Jones a deacon and leader of the choir at Bwlchgwyn who lost his life by an accident at Minera mines.
January 30, 1864 5 A young man named Robert Jones was descending a pit at the new works of Mr Thomas Williams , the chain became unhooked and he was precipitated to the bottom where he was found quite dead.
A youth named Hugh Buckley was playing in the engine house at Mr Burtons works last week when he fell into a cistern of hot water and was severely scalded. In spite of the skill and attention of Dr Eyton Jones he died on Thursday last.
January 27, 1866 7 An inquest held at the house of Mr Hugh Roberts, the Victoria Inn Minera on James Rigby 32 collier who died from injuries received about a month ago while being wound up a pit at Pentre Saeson colliery. It appears that the deceased and four others were being wound up the pit when the rope broke and the deceased was precipitated to the bottom a distance of some 30 to 40 yards The man was unmarried.
July 06, 1867 8 An inquest was held at the Victoria Inn before B H Thelwall esq. on the body of William Horton who was killed by the breaking of a fly wheel attached to a patent crushing machine at Minera Lime works. Thomas Griffith a boy was the first witness who said his work was to supply stones for the feeder to put onto the crushing machine. he heard a loud crack and the deceased was hit on the head by a piece of the wheel and fell down immediately. Witness said when heard the crack he fell down through fright. Before the accident he had heard men say that the wheel was dangerous, and the engineer Sylvester Baron wanted to stop work. Deceased told him to `drive on` as nothing would come to him, he knew the spokes were broken. There follows a long report into the inquest and to whether the spokes were of sufficient strength for the wheel. The crushing machine was the property of Mr Robert Kirkman , and was made by Varley of St Helens. It was thought that death was an accident but deceased had contributed to it by his own recklessness.
June 20, 1868 9 Accident at the Lime Works. An inquest on the death of Thomas Foulkes aged 58 a rockman . Thomas and Evan Roberts were attempting to remove a large piece of rock with a crow bar when he somehow got crushed between the stone and the rock . He died on June 8th from injuries. Accidental death.
John Blackwell of the City Arms Minera died after falling from his horse. He had been to visit his friend Thomas Wilcoxon at Three Mile House after which the incident happened. Accidental death.
July 25, 1868 10 Verdict of manslaughter against an engineer. Following the inquest on the death of Robert Davies a lead miner aged 41 , David Hughes an engineer was charged with manslaughter. Somehow Robert and Thomas Jones were both going down the winding shaft in the ribble which is fastened to a wire rope worked by a steam engine. The usual signal was given to let the engineer know they were ready to go down the shaft, but the ribble was set in motion and they were both drawn over the pulley .
March 12, 1870 11 Thomas Williams a resident of Llandegla and employed at Minera lead mines was found dead on Sunday morning at the bottom of Minera Lime rocks. Deceased left the Tyn Y Capel public house the previous evening somewhat the worse for drink, an open verdict was returned.
September 06, 1873 12 Edward Hughes was very seriously injured at Minera mine, a quantity of earth fell upon him breaking his back bone, he now lies in a very precarious state.
March 25, 1876 14 Accident at Penrhos Colliery. Robert Jones of Coedpeoth was ramming a charge of powder down a hole that he and Robert Phillips had bored when it expoded. Both men were seriously burnt, Jones had only been married three weeks.
Inquest at Gladstone Arms, Pentre Bais on the body of Robert Davies who had been killed the previous week in the Minera Lime works. David McCutchen the foreman said that the deceased was working with Robert Williams when a stone they were working with by means of a lever fell and caught one end of the lever , raising the other end with great violence, it struck Robert Davies under the ear dislocating his neck. Accidental death.
September 16, 1876 15 Robert Roberts a miner was working in the Roys shaft at Minera Mining Company works when the roof gave way injuring him very severely in the back. He was taken home in a cart but his wife being ill, on arriving near to his abode he insisted on walking home in order not to alarm his wife in her weak state, he did his best but failed and the poor brave fellow was obliged to be carried the remainder of the distance.
November 18, 1876 16 Wm Wynne met with an serious accident at Vron Colliery when the roof fell on him and broke one of his legs and fractured his arm very much.
January 20, 1877 18 Robert Lloyd and W Hughes met with a severe accident at Grosvener colliery by the roof falling on them, it was thought that the injuries would be serious but they were found to be better than expected
February 03, 1877 19 Accident at Minera Lime Quarry on Tuesday. James Davies received serious injuries about his head and neck when stones fell on him from above.
Another accident on Wednesday on the railway at Minera Lime works when four wagons came loose and ran down the incline, in their descent they came in contact with the locomotive and knocked it off the rails almost destroying the foremost and injuring the next wagon.
March 03, 1877 20 John Jones a blacksmith was working at the Great Minera Mining Company was grasing the wheels of the engine when he was caught by a strap and dragged towards the revolving wheels. Mr Borlase the manager was present and managed to stop the engine before the man was killed, as it was he was severely crushed about the hips and back. He was carried home to Aberoer and is now belived to be out of danger.
Accident at Minera Lime works when Jonathon Harris was seriously injured about the arm. A blast was let off and one of the liberated stones after ascending some height dropped on one of his arms, and injured it so much that he will not be able to make much use of it for some time. At the same works another accident took place when John Davies was injured in the back, neck and head. He was working about 7 or 8 yards from the ground when a quantity of turf mixed with roots etc fell on him, knocking him from the narrow ledge in which he was working, he was taken home where he has been confined ever since.
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Post by annedw on Jul 8, 2011 14:10:44 GMT
April 14, 1877 21 An accident of a dangerous nature occurred in Bwlchgwyn. Zachariah Davies has recently arrived from Pwllheli and has been engaged as a joiner on the Wesleyan Chapel which is being erected. he was alone in the chapel and had to climb up the scaffolding to the roof. A companion who was outside saw something falling and on going in found poor Zachariah on the ground senseless. he was taken to his lodgings and his parents telegraphed for as little hope was entertained for his recovery.
February 09, 1878 22 Evan Barltey was working at Lesters Lime Quarry when a piece of rock fell from the top of the works and narrowly missing his head caught his leg bruising it severely, fortunately no bones were broken and he was able in a short time to ride home.
July 13, 1878 23 Not withstanding the fatal accident which took place at the Minera Lime Works last week another though not a fatal one occurred at Lesters Lime works on Monday, both arising from want of caution. A machine on the works is used for breaking limestone into small pieces and wagons run to the crusher and tilt the contents into the machine. James Bartley who had been cautioned before jumped on the machine and on it’s tilting over would have been whirled into the machine had not one of the bolts passed through the muscular part of his arm. and held him fast until the arrival of assistance. His life was thus saved but at the expense of great agony.
July 20, 1878 24 Vron Colliery An elderly man named Thomas Povah met with his death, he worked underground cleaning the wagons , but unfortunately a wagon tipped over and the deceased was also tipped over and fell down a depth of about three and a half yard, the wagon and contents falling on him breaking his ribs and one of his legs, and supposedly dislocating his neck for on recovery of the body life was found to be quite extinct.
August 31, 1878 25 A accident took place at Park Lead Mine on Minera mountain. As the cable was being lowered by some means it separated from the rope by which it was being let down it struck the side of the shaft giving it`s fall a very oblique direction. This was very fortuneate for George Davies a miner , instead of falling on his head in a direct line and probably killing him it merely glanced across the tope of his head tearing his scalp and giving a powerful shock to his nervous system. He is now in a fair way for recovery.
November 06, 1880 27 A fatal accident took place at the Minera lime works by which a man naked Morris was killed. It was his first day of working there , he was about 35 yards above the surface wheeling a wheelbarrow on one of the terraces when he slipped and fell to the bottom. He was fatally injured though he lived in an unconscious state for about three quarters of an hour. At the inquest held at the Melbourne Arms, Joseph Williams deposed; I saw him wheeling the soil along the planks when I saw him tumble over and fall down, I think the wheel of the barrow got off the plank which was eleven inches wide and twisted him round, he lost his balance and fell. Accidental death.
December 04, 1880 28 Inquest held at Rollers Arms Southsea, on the body of Hugh Edwards 44 a married man. He was a joiner employed at Plas Power colliery erecting a shed when he fell about nine feet and received serious injuries, he died later.
December 31, 1881 29 George Williams from Mold was working at the Old Minera Lime Co when he fell injuring his eye , face and other parts of his body , it is believed he will shortly recover.
Inquest at the New Inn, Mr Taylor of the Pentgelli stone quarry being the foreman. A little girl named Mary Parslow only three weeks old was noticed by her parents to be poorly, but not in their opinion to need medical assistance. On awakening the following morning the child was found dead in her mother’s arms. The doctor could not give a death certificate having not seen the child alive. Natural causes.
January 21, 1882 30 A horse and trap belonging to William Lewis, Adwy were left at the Cross Foxes, Coedpoeth , the horse being young and full of spirit started in the direction of Wrexham at full gallop, and though it was pursued by many including the policeman , it was within a mile of Wrexham before it’s driver overtook it.
William Jones of the Westminster Arms Bwlchgwyn was carting a load of stones up to Talwrn Works. he had to ascend a slight hill and to help the horse he got hold of the spokes to urge on the wheels. His hand caught the iron of the cart and his skin and flesh were literally torn from his arm and fingers and hung in shreds from his wrist and over his fingers. Medical aid was obtained but it will take some weeks before Mr Jones can resume his work.
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Post by annedw on Jul 8, 2011 14:36:03 GMT
January 28, 1882 31 Accident at Minera Lead Mine. Caused by the exposion of some dynamite while drilling a hole for the purpose of blasting. A youth of the name of Hodgers was badly burned about the face and hands and one of his fingers had to be amputated. At first it was feared his eyes were injured but it os hoped he will recover the use of them.
Mad dog at Coedpoeth. A young dog belonging to Miss Davies, Bwlchgwyn was following it`s mistress around Coedpoeth when it`s strange movements attracted attention of passers by many of whom followed it. Suddenly with a yell it rushed into Mr Price`s chemist shop to the great terror of it`s inmates for it now showed unmistakably signs of hydrophobia. It jumped about the shop when a brave fellow seized it behind the head and carried it out. With consent of Mr Carrington Cross Foxes It was taken to his stable and locked in, soon after visiting the adjoining stable it was discovered at the bottom of a tub quite dead.
January 06, 1883 32 Plas Power Colliery. A boy named John Owen Jones about 16 did not notice an approaching engine , the engine knocked him down passing over his body nearly severing one arm and leg. The father was on the engine but could do nothing to avert the catastrophe. Much sympathy was felt for the parents. The boy only lived for about three hours after receiving the injuries.
June 16, 1883 33 Plas Power Colliery. Edward Davies was working below ground when a wagon left the rails and some of the wood on the wagon displaced and struck Davies violently on the forehead and nose. The upper part of his face is a mass of bruises.
Suicide Inquest on the unfortunate young man who hung himself at the farm in Vrondeg . Father of the deceaced ( Evan Jones) said that towards evening he was looking for his son as he had not had his tea, on entering the barn he saw him hanging by plough reins from the beam which crossed the roof of the barn. Thomas Griffin, a neighbour , a besom maker helped cut the body down. No symptoms of insanity had been seen and what caused the young man to commit suicide could be ascertained. Verdict, Temporary insanity.
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Post by hilary on Jul 10, 2011 1:21:19 GMT
Another interesting set of transcriptions, and one or two that are of interest to me - great work, Annette! Thankyou!
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Post by annedw on Jul 10, 2011 18:07:35 GMT
July 21, 1883 34 A youth named Enoch Morton residing at Caeglas Minera when his horse reared , threw it`s rider who landed on his head. He was carried home in an unconscious state. It was some time before Dr Evans arrived and it was yet longer before the patient recovered consciousness, he is now making satisfactory progress.
May 30, 1884 35 The trap of Mr Roberts , Adwy was conveying passengers from Wrexham to Minera, Mrs Roberts being the driver when it capsized owing to one of the shafts breaking. Mrs Williams of the Vicarage, Minera was thrown out and much shaken, Mrs Roberts the driver was much injured about the arms.
June 13, 1884 36 Fatal accident at Minera Lime Works. A boy named William Willaims was working close to a loaded wagon when by some means it passed over his body crushing him fearfully. He was lifted into an empty van which brought him slowly to him home , at the Old Vicarage Minera, but he expired before he arrived there.
August 30, 1884 37 Accident at Penrhos Colliery. Abel Jones aged 60 was working in the two yards seamknocking down the props etc, when the roof gave way and he was covered in the ruins It took twenty men to dig out the body , but it was discovered with very few marks of injury.
Saturday, March 14, 1885 38 Mr John Jones carrier was returning home in his trap after stopping at the Star Shop on business when he was precipitated violently to the ground. He fell on his head which bled profusely. He was taken home and is rapidly recovering
April 05, 1890 39 Thomas Clubb of Twenty Houses Bwlchgwyn was injured in the back while at work at Talwrn Colliery.
April 26, 1890 40 Owen Williams of Roberts Row Penygelly ( a married man) met with a severe accident at Vron Colliery while charging a `hole` . It exploded burning him in the face and breast. he walked home and was attended by Dr Johnson under whose hands he has made excellent progress.
June 20, 1891 41 A little boy fractured his arm while swinging on an iron bar in the girls school yard Penygelli. He was conveyed home to the Wern and is doing remarkably well. The child’s name is Jonah Evans.
November 28, 1891 42 A young man named Daniel Goodwin of High Street sustained some severe injuries at Plas Power Colliery. He was conveyed home in the company`s van and is improving very fairly.
December 05, 1891 43 A little boy named Demetruis Roberts living near Mount Pleasant Penygelli nearly lost his life last week. His mother ( whose sight is injured ) was moving a pot of boiling water from the fire when she collided with the boy drenching him with the water. He was much scalded.
May 21, 1892 44 A most severe accident befell a young man named George Jones , Middle Road, Talwrn who was working at Vron Colliery. He was with others leaving his post and to improve on his journey jumped onto a train of wagons. It is conjectured that he missed his footing in the dark and fell on his side. The train being in rapid motion dragged him along with it crushing and severely injuring him externally as well. The wagons stopped as soon as possible and he was conveyed home in a deplorable condition. Although his case is serious we are glad to report he is doing remarkably well.
February 18, 1893 45 An old man named Kelly residing with his son at Waen Road Talwrn was found hanging.
August 26, 1893 47 A little girl the daughter of John Evans, Penypalment farm Minera got her foot between the cog wheels of the churn. Her foot was severely crushed , she was taken to the Wrexham Infirmary where she is progressing favourably. September 15, 1894; 48 A very serious accident took place at Minera . A cabman employed named William Bayles employed by Mr T F Griffiths cab proprietor Wrexham was driving Mr Davies, Sontley and Mr Edwards, Victoria House Coedpoeth from Pentre Bias when the horse bolted. The driver was thrown clean over the cab and the two men pitched out. The driver fractured his skull and died later at Wrexham Infirmary. The passengers received severe injuries one having his nose broken and legs injured. There is a long article on the inquest. I shall leave a lot out. Thomas Bayles who lived in Manley Road said the deceased was his father, aged 49. Verdict Accidental death.
November 16, 1894 49 Inquest at the Gegin, Minera on William Edwards aged 20 who was killed while in charge of one of Soames & Co`s brewery carts. Herbert Richard Williams aged nine son of Mr Richard Williams said he was coming back from Bwylchgwyn on horseback .He saw the deceased sitting on the shaft of the cart, he fell off and the wheel went over his body. Godfey Harris who lives at Ffynonnycwru went to the assistance and stayed with Edwards till the last. Accidental death. Mr Robinson , manager for Soames said they were very sorry they had lost such a steady and useful man . Messrs Soames and Sons have paid all expenses connected with the funeral.
March 09, 1895 50 Inquest on J Jones , New Brighton late of Frongoch killed at the Lime Works. They were preparing a pot shot , deceased was struck on the side of the head. Accidental death.
February 08, 1896 51 Inquest intp the death of William Smith of the Old Vicarage Minera met with a fatal accident at Minera Lead Mines. There is a large mill for crushing stone and it was his duty to open the doors of the wagons and let the stones fall into the hopper. He lost his footing and fell in backwards, his leg was crushed and severed. He was taken to Wrexham Infirmary where his leg was amputated but he died two hours after the operation. Robert Smith was the father of the deceased who was 17 years of age. Accidental death.
October 10, 1896 52 Inquest into the death of Charles Walker , Nant who met with an accident in Minera Lead Mines. Elizabeth Davies was the deceased’s only sister , and said he was 54 years of age, his wife was ill and could not attend. Amos Pugh, Manley Row and William Perkins, Waen Row, were partners in work with Charles. Cause of death due to blood poisoning which arose from natural causes. April 15, 1899 53 An accident occurred at new Broughton Colliery to Abraham Jones of the Nant . It appears that a large quantity of dirt fell upon him crushing his head. He was conveyed home in a trap and attended to by Dr Palin.
April 22, 1899 54 Inquest into the death of Isaac Douglas, Waen Road, Minera. who was killed by a fall in the sump , he was working for the Minera Mining Company. Richard Douglas , miner of Talwrn said the deceased was his son and was forty four years of age, He also worked at the Minera Mines. There was a rule against men riding in the sump, but some men did so. Wittnesses called were Thomas Oldfield miner living at Waen , John Edwards lead miner Ffynnoncwrw Bwylchgwyn had worked there for four year , George Jones underground agent, William Edwards engine driver . Accidental death.
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Post by annedw on Jul 11, 2011 16:26:15 GMT
MIMERA DEATH.
April 06, 1867 1 Frightful death at Minera. About a week ago some boys were playing near the Minera lime kilns when one of them named Morris Morris aged 12 years got hold of a pikel and stirred some of the stones which gave way and he fell in. One of the others tried to rescue him and nearly fell in himself. The screams of the poor fellow and an alarm by the other two brought some men from Lesters lime kilns one of which tried to reach the sufferer but the skin came off his hand in consequence of beoing so much scorched that he fell back in again. A ladder was produced and the lad rushed up, dropped from exhaustion, and he died about twelve hours afterwards. We really think that such dangerous places such as these lime kilns should be protected by some sort of fencing.
February 02, 1878 3 Inquest held at City Arms on the body of Elizabeth Jones aged 3 years and nine months the daughter of Edward Jones, collier Vron. The only witness called was the mother who said the child fell by the fire place on Saturday and knocked over a saucepan of boiling water which scalded her and caused her death on Monday. Mother severely reprimanded for carelessness. Accidental death.
September 15, 1883 4 Sudden death. A man named Pugh died suddenly on Wednesday while sitting in his house.
February 04, 1893 6 About noon on Monday Mr Richard Williams an elderly man living in Manley Row died very suddenly at his residence. He was taken ill on Saturday and suffered from bronchitis and other chest diseases.
On Monday the funeral of Mr John Jones whose death occurred under such melancholy circumstances took place at Rehoboth Chapel of which the deceased was a very faithful member.
August 11, 1900 9 Death took place on Saturday of Abel Edwards landlord of the City Arms , Minera. Deceased had been in ill health for some time.
Sergeant Goodwin of the Coedpoeth Company 1st V.B.R.W.F. who was away at Rossal Grange training camp undergoing the annual training received a telegram informing him of the death of his wife who died at her accouchment. Much sympathy is felt for Goodwin and his children. Deaths Sep 1900 Goodwin Hannah Jane 28 Wrexham
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Post by annedw on Jul 11, 2011 17:26:17 GMT
COEDPOETH ACCIDENT
August 22, 1857 Accident at No 2 Pit , Talwrn Colliery , 24 men were known to be in the pit . Only 12 escaped , the rest being killed or badly burnt. One horse died. Killed. David Jones Coedpoeth, wife and nine children Robert Rogers , wife and three children. William Jones, wife and one child. James Lloyd , wife and one child. Badly burnt etc. John Rogers, boy 16, serious burns to face , both hands and elbow. Samuel Jones aged 13, contused wound on scalp, sever blow on abdomen, in a very precarious condition. James Kelly aged 58, severe burns of both hands and arms. Enoch Jones aged 18, severe burns of forehead , nose and chin. William Williams ( Nant) badly burnt on arms, face , chest and abdomen, in a very precarious condition. Thomas Owen (Nant) aged 58 severe burns on back and arms also in a precarious condition. One or two others are slightly scorched but not seriously so.
August 29, 1857 1 Inquest into accident at Coedpoeth Colliery when four men died and five other were badly injured. Verdict Accident, but the Government inspector Mr Peter Higson was dissatisfied with the result but felt it was not for him to dictate to the jury.
February 28, 1874 4 Mr Grifiths amanger of the Coedpoeth Colliery met with an accident while inspecting some underground work he broke his leg and some bones in his side. He is as well as could be expected and will require a little time to recover.
May 16, 1874 5 Fatal accident at Coedpoeth colliery. Ellis Edwards residing at the Nant was crushed by a `dram` which was taking coal down the mine, it somehow got out of control and crushed him between it an the wall causing instantaneous death.
February 08, 1890 6 A sad accident occurred to a boy named Pryce Morris sone of Edward Morris, Pentresaeson. The boy attends Penygelli school but had played truant and at Talwrn found some gunpowder. While near Pattinsons Row where he went to eat his dinner he found som hot cinders withdrawn from an oven and after placing the powder in a salmon tin he put the cinders on top and blew upon it. The effect of the explosion is severe, his face is much disfigured and it is feared he will lose the use of one eye.
September 01, 1894 7 George Pearce , carter was accidently killed when he was carting a load of sand from the lead works to the new church at Coedpoeth when one of the bolts broke, the cart tipped over striking him on the neck. When the cart was raised life was found to be extinct.
COEDPOETH DEATH
October 22, 1870 1 The explosion of four pounds of gunpowder at Vron colliery on the 1st of October resulted in the deaths of four persons, namely William Davies, William Roberts. Edward Letsham and Samuel Roberts. The life of the boy Salisbury who was one of the seven injured was also in great danger, but he is now recovering. Inquest to be held at the Golden Lion.
October 29, 1870 2 Inquest into the above accident. William Davies charter master aged 38 died 5th October, William Roberts aged 26 died 10th, Edward Ledsham 44 died 12th, Samuel Roberts 20 died 14th . Verdict was that the deceased died from the accidental explosion of gunpowder caused by the careless filling of a cartridge by light of a naked lamp, and the close proximity of a shot. The jury wish to urge on the proprietors of Vron colliery the desirability of having all cartridges made underground.
On Monday afternoon a man names WilliamLittlewood , 77 years of age shoemaker, died very suddenly at his residence in Tawrn . He had been suffering from diarrhoea and a cold set in , before medical aid could be obtained he died. Inquest verdict- natural causes.
On Wednesday afternoon a fatal accident occurred at Messrs Clarke and Parkers stone quarries which resulted in the death of Robert Hughes, Tudor Street, Coedpoeth. He was engaged with another man receiving the rubbish from the quarry at a height of about 40 foot to a gangway where it is run to the tip. He went onto the gangway when the load came into contact with him and he fell into the quarry. He received fearful injuries and was conveyed to the Infirmary but before reaching death released the unfortunate man from his sufferings.
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Post by annedw on Jul 12, 2011 17:06:29 GMT
Some of these , especially the inquests have been edited.
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Post by llosgi calch on Jul 12, 2011 22:42:04 GMT
What a really interesting thread this is Annette, thanks for taking the time to share this info. Looking forward to the next installment!
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Post by annedw on Jul 13, 2011 7:37:41 GMT
My source only goes to 1900, and as I`m using ` keyword` search, I think this is about the lot for Minera and Coedpoeth. There must have been many more incidents that were never reported.
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Post by tominera on Jul 13, 2011 8:15:53 GMT
Thankyou Annette, They are great and will provide valueable info for lots of people such as myself--I appreciate the time and effort that goes into something like this so Thanks again-Tom
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Post by annedw on Jul 13, 2011 10:43:47 GMT
BWLCHGWYN ACCIDENT
February 08, 1873 1 An accident occurred on Wednesday at one of the old leadmines , Eisteddfod , Bwlchgwyn , Isaac Jones and Robert Lloyd not being at work that day they went for a walk to see the old mines. It so happened that they went to amuse themselves with some of the old machines and turning one of the levers at a tremendous rate, one of the cranks struck Isaac Jones behind the ear until he was senseless on the ground. It is believed he will not survive the effects of the blow , the blood issuing through both his ears. On Thursday he was still in a senseless state. His brother ( D Jones) being awe struck at the shock fell into a fit and continued in the same condition for about an hour.
November 29, 1890 3 A young man named R Pritchard of Coedpoeth was returning home from work at Vron colliery rode on a train of wagons to the Talwrn, the wagons left the rails and ran over him injuring his back and face very severely.
September 05, 1891 4 A serious accident at Bwlychgwyn . Mr John Griffiths of the Red Lion, Penrhos was procedding through the village on horseback with drawing chains on when the horse reared , it was a miraculous escape the animal jumping about within a couple of inches from his head and catching his ear. The horse ran away in the direction of the Four Crosses, Mr Edwards is unable to leave his room.
Bwlchgwyn inquest
September 08, 1877 1 An inquest was held at the Hwntw Arms, Bwlchgwyn on the body of Elizabeth Edwards aged one year and nine months. It appears from the evidence of the father that the mother, also named Elizabeth was lifting a pan of boiling water from the fire on the previous Saturday when the deceased accidentally ran against her and so caused a quantity of the hot liquid to fall upon her head scalding her so severely that she died the next day. Accidental death.
Talwrn accident
June 03, 1882 2 On Sunday morning a fatal accident took place at the White Horse public house , New Brighton, Minera through which the landlord Edward Jones lost his life. At the inquest Mrs Ellen Jones was the only witness and it appeared from the evidence that the deceased had asked for some drink during the night but she refused to supply him. He got up himself to get some drink but stumbled down the stairs and fractured his skull. He died about twelve hours later. Accidental death.
December 05, 1891 3 Inquest held on Robert Jones aged 38, a banksman employed at Talwrn Colliery. He was admitted to Wrexham Infirmary on the 27th and died there on the 29th, cause of death being and injury to the chest. It was supposed that he had been injured at work but there was no information on that. Catherine Povah, wife of John Povah formerly check weight man at the Tawrn colliery said the deceased was her brother . Inquest adjouned.
December 12, 1891 4 Inquest into the above. It seems he had fractured his ribs and had penetrated his lungs. Cause of death , pulmonary embolism. Accidental death.
Ffrwd Accident February 05, 1876 1 Fatal accident at Ffrwd colliery. A collier named Joseph Turner lost his life, a large quantity of coal fell upon him and before he couyld be extricated life was extinct. The body was removed to the Running Horses Inn to await the inquest.
November 26, 1887 3 Inquest into an accident at Ffrwd colliery where two men named Wm. Taylor , father and son lost their lives and three others were injured. The men were working in the main seam when a shot was fired, something was wrong with it and an explosion followed. The men started to run away but the elder Taylor ran in the wrong direction and into a place where there was choke damp, the son heating of the accident to his father went to try to rescue him. He also got into the choke damp and was suffocated. The jury went to view the bodies, on their return the Coroner said it was a very sad thing to see father and son lying there together. It was difficult to tell one from another , the father was so much like the son. Inquest adjourned.
March 01, 1890 5 A shocking fatality occurred at Ffrwd colliery on Saturday, a brakeman Hugh Randles was lowering a wagon down a line of metals,( on a three chain curve) a gradient of 1 in 18 , In bringing it down evidently forgot a close place he had to pass and continued sitting on the brake lever until he got to it. He then appears to have sprung forward just as the wagon proceeded to a greater curve, and so closed itself to within five inches of the wall, badly crushing his head and killing him instantly. In consequence of his being killed there was no one to control the wagon and it ran on for fourteen yards further into the loaded wagons at the screen, and knocking off an unfortunate man named John Barkley , running over one of his legs cut it off completely, Barkley is progressing favourably in the Infirmary. An inquest was held at the Queens Head, Brymbo. The coroner said the body had been taken to the nearest public house and he appointed the inquest to be held where the body was taken. The relatives however took the body home without his authority causing a considerable amount of trouble, as it was takem into the beat of another officer and a fesh place had to be selected at which to hold the inquest. Verdict accidental death.
July 01, 1893 9 Inquest held at the Ffrwd Inn on the body of Edward Manuel collier, 61 years of age who had been killed in the Ffrwd pit on Monday. John Manuel , son of the deceased described how he was working with his father , his father and another were sitting down when a piece of coal came down and killed his father. He thought the place where his father sat was `middling` and that his father would not have sat there if he thought it was not safe. It had been examined two or three hours before the event and was considered well propped. Accidental death.
July 15, 1893 10 Fatal accident at Ffrwd colliery. A youth of sixteen named Francis Jones met with a serious accident which terminated fatally in the deep while uncoupling wagons. Two empty ones ran down an incline for fifty yards driving the youth before them, and when he was found he was huddled up insensible. Mr Alexander Reid the manager was at the scene in ten minutes and improvised a stretcher of brattice cloth and bore the sufferer to the surface . Dr Evans of Cefnybedd came with commendable fortitude, stitching up the wounds on the scalp, the nose and chin being to much lacerated, the manager then conveyed the youth in the ambulance van to the Wrexham Infirmary. The poor lad died having never regained consciousness, a fractured skull being the cause of death. The manager speaks of the youth as a bright lad , unassuming, and really too good for the work in which he was employed, much sympathy is expresses for the relatives who live at the Pistyll, Cymmau. The inquiry gives Francis Jones as being 15, and his father was Robert Jones.
Saturday, July 22, 1893 11 An adjourned inquest for the above incident gives Francis Jones as a points boy aged eleven. Adam Jones, living at the Ffrith said he knew the deceased and was working with him at the time of the accident. Randall Hughes said he was about fifty yards from where the accident took place, when he heard the wagons come down the incline and stop, he ran and found the deceased in Adam Jones arms. They helped get him to the surface. Verdict, accidental death. BMD has his age as 15.
June 23, 1894 12 Inquest into the death of Robert Phoenix aged 62 residing at Cefnybedd, who was employed at Ffrwd Colliery and died as a result from injuries received while at his work. Some coal in a dangerous position was to be removed , a warning was given when the deceased walked right in the way as the coal fell, he was seriously injured and taken to Wrexham Infirmary. During the time at the infirmary an incident happened which the coroner thought he should direct the attention of the jury . On Sunday morning a nurse gave him some milk to drink , at the bedside there was a basin with a lotion comprised of water lead and laudanum which was applied to the deceased and kept cool by the addition of ice. The nurse left to prepare breakfast for some of her patients and in her absence Phoenix drank some of the lotion. The house surgeon was called for and remedies were applied. The coroner had considered this so serous that he called for a post mortem and was glad to learn that owing to the addition of ice the lead lotion could not be considered to have been cause of death. The first witness was Ithel Phoenix, who was the brother of the deceased , he said deceased had been been a collier for 42 years. He heard him shout when the coal fell , John Lewis said he was pulling down a dangerous piece of coal, and called out to the deceased to take care, but he walked towards it and was knocked down, if he stayed where he was he would not have been hurt. Miss Lucy Ferguson was the nurse, she said the milk was in a feeder, and the lotion of lead and opium was in a basin. Deceased would have had to reach over the feeder to get at the lotion. It was decided the lotion did not contribute to the death, which was due to peritonitis and valvular disease of the heart. Deceased had a fracture of the right thigh, right ribs, and a severe wound on the left thigh. Verdict was accidental death.
December 07, 1895 14 Fatal accident at Ffrwd Colliery. Thomas Hughes of Frith met with an accident on November 11th , Ambrose Williams, labourer said some debris had rolled off the side and knocked himself and deceased down. Mr Llewellyn Williams , medical officer for the colliery said he had attended the deceased on the night of the accident and every night since. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia, which in his opinion was the result of cold accelerated by the accident. Ellen Hughes identified the body of her husband who was 58 years of age, and is believed to have worked at the colliery for 40 years. Verdict accidental death .
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Post by annedw on Jul 14, 2011 17:08:50 GMT
BRYMBO ACCIDENT
January 20, 1855 2 Accident at Pendwll pit at Brynmally colliery where a young man named Hugh Jones of Caergwrle was killed on the spot. The deceased by some unfortunate mistake got entangled in a chain on the incline.
July 31, 1858 3 Accident at Penycoed crossing . As the first train of wagons was on it`s way to Minera the driver was alarmed to see a team of two horses coming galloping up the Chester Road to where the line crosses the road. He whistled twice but still saw the team coming up very fast and after the engine and four trucks had passed the leading horse was so close that it was `impaled` by a wagon brake lever which entered the belly between the hind legs and protruded eighteen inches through the breast thus dragging on the other horse and cart. The next wagon struck the cart and was knocked off the line by the force of the blow. An old man named Thomas Lewis of Caergwrle who was in the cart at the time ,was, we fear very seriously hurt.
January 19, 1861 5 Inquest into James Brandwood , engine driver on the Brymbo line. The deceased had taken the engine to Chester for cleaning and oiling, on this occasion as he was oiling , and standing on the narrow space between the wall and the frame of the engine , he ordered it to ` move on` they went on more than he expected and he was crushed. He leaves a wife and four children. Accidental death.
February 16, 1861 6 Watkin Roberts a boy about 12 years of age, was working at the mill at Brymbo foundry when he fell in and got under the wheels which caused instantaneous death.
November 30, 1866 8 An accident at Brymbo colliery on Friday 23rd proved fatal to Isaac Owens aged 28 and inflicted dangerous injuries to another collier named George Jones. Both had finished their days work but stayed a little longer to prepare the work for Saturday morning, when a portion of the roof about 16 ft long, 4 ft wide and about 15 in thick fell down , one end fell on to the deceased causing instantaneous death.
May 04, 1867 12 A boy named Samuel Jones aged 13, working at Brymbo Colliery had his leg broken and his back severely injured by getting between the wagons of coal at the bottom of the pit.
Inquest into the death of a little boy ( son of Charles Baker, Poolmouth) who fell down the Nant pit at Westminster colliery. The deceased was a trapper and had been coming up the pit with a witness and six other men. He jumped off the carrier , fell against the chain and back down the pit.
June 15, 1867 13 A collier named Thomas Kendrick was sinking a sump at Pwll Cadi pit, Westminster colliery was severely injured by the rope breaking and the tub falling upon him.
July 06, 1867 14 Matthew Roberts , a collier working at Brymbo colliery was severely burnt and injured while preparing to blast the coals. It is supposed the a spark from the ramrod must have ignited the powder which exploded burning Roberts in the face, chest and arms and also injuring his arm and side by the coal scattered in the explosion.
July 06, 1867 15 One of the teams carrying Brymbo cinders was passing up the Lodge when it inflicted serous injuries to a little girl aged about 2. the daughter of Evan Evans, furnaceman. It is not certain where the little girl received a kick from the horse and wandered under it`s feet of her own accord, She lies in a very precarious state. Dr Prydderch rendered every possible assistance but entertains no hope of her recovery.
September 05, 1868 16 Fatal accident at the Penrhos pits of the Brymbo Colliery . A boy named Thomas Reynolds aged twelve years was employed near to the bottom of the pit to open and close an air door.; in the opposite shaft there was also an opening and other boys were employed there. Reynolds was in the habit of crossing the pit bottom to be with the other boys. He had been cautioned and threatened by friends, employers and officials not to do so but still persisted. On Tuesday morning while crossing , the carried came down upon him causing instantaneous death and much disfiguring his head.
October 10, 1868 17 A man employed at the Minera lead mine made an attempt to get on the train going up Penycoed incline to Minera, unfortunately he missed his footing and fell, the wagons ran over one of his legs. The train stopped and the sufferer was taken to Minera where his leg was amputated.
Abraham Gabbot aged 41 had only been working at Caepenty colliery for a few days when a quantity of coal fell on him causing instantaneous death.
David Humphreys working at the Fron Colliery and residing at Coedpoeth met with his death under melancholy circumstances. He was a bye man and was working nights. He went down the pit as usual but complained of being unwell to a boy who worked with him. At midnight he decided on ascending the pit and went up accompanied by the boy. Their position was back to back, the boy taking hold of the back of the mans coat. When close to the top the boy loosed the mans coat to take care of his lamp and when he turned, the man had disappeared from the carrier. It was presumed he fell as a result of dizziness in the head.
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Post by hilary on Jul 15, 2011 18:53:53 GMT
Very sobering, Annette - good work!
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Post by annedw on Jul 18, 2011 14:22:48 GMT
Some of these are really so tragic.
BRYMBO ACCIDENT
January 16, 1869 18 An old man named Evan Jones, a mason was returning home late , and being intoxicated fell over some rails and broke his leg. The convenience and comforts of his home are few owing to intemperate habits and considerable difficulty was experienced in obtaining medical aid for the sufferer.
October 23, 1869 20 On Friday 16th an accident of the most distressing nature occurred at the Messrs Derby. While the men were at work, the stopping of the outlet through which the hot metal runs from the blast furnace gave way when the fire rushed out like the flames from a volcano. A man who was nearest the flames jumped into a corner and escaped with a little scorching of his back. A young man aged 17 named William Jones was killed on the spot, his body being reduced to a burnt cinder. A second death took place on Saturday and another on Monday, the names being Owen Ellis and Morris Jones. Two others seriously burned were Joseph Cheener and Cadwaladr Jones. At the inquest the next week it states three men have died, the verdict was accidental death caused by the slipping of the material in the furnace which blew out the stopping.
December 25, 1869 22 A young man named George Jones who had come from Cefn Mawr to work at the Westminster colliery in Moss was killed by a fall of roof ( clunch or clod ) he had commenced work at the colliery on the morning of the day he died.
December 24, 1870 25 A carpenter named Charles Smith aged 27 ( ship carpenter by trade) who had commenced working at Brynmally colliery only a few day before, from some mistake walked straight into one of the pits and met with instantaneous death Deceased was a son in law to Mr James Smith, railway guard, Brymbo.
August 30, 1873 28 A melancholy accident happened at Brymbo Works. two pitmen were doing some repairs to the clack in the engine jack head pit. The depth to where they worked was 15 yards , descent and ascent by an iron ladder, Robert Williams came up and coming so high that he was entirely above the surface and being supported by his hands, he fell down the pit and was found breathless when the men went down to seek him immediately afterwards. The unfortunate man was a widower and has left five orphan children , he had previously worked at the Frood and Coedtalon.
May 02, 1874 29 Some children were looking for birds nests at the Moss Wood opposite the Kings Head Inn then one of them the son of Mr John Edwards, Pentre bring more adventurous than the rest, overstepped the brink of a rock and fell causing instantaneous death.
R Cunnan aged 18 , was found dead in bed , he had suffered from epileptic fits for the last four years, and had on that morning had two, instead of going to work he returned to bed at about six and was found by his mother at half past seven. Natural causes.
Thomas Jones aged 45 died very suddenly apparently from apoplexy and a verdict of died from the “ Visitation of God “ was returned.
May 23, 1874 30 An inquest into the death of Benjamin Richards 42 , joiner who had belonged to Chester. The accident occurred at Cae Llo brickworks The deceased had wanted to sharpen his axe on the grindstone which was turned by a shaft from a steam engine, the belt was broken and he was fastening it again with thongs when he was caught by the machinery and his body carried round by the revolving shaft which connected with the engine. the shaft turned about 120 tomes a minute. Mr R W j Evans, house surgeon at the Infirmary said that when the deceased was brought in two legs and an arm had been detached, he died in half an hour. Accidental death.
September 18, 1875 31 A boy named William Arthur Jones employed at Brymbo Iron works had his arm broken by his clothing becoming entangled with some machinery with which he was employed.
January 15, 1876 33 Inquest into the death of Robert Humphreys aged eleven son of Edward Humphreys, Lodge who was crushed between a pillar and a wagon in No 3 pit Westminster Colliery while employed by the colliery and recived the most severe injuries from which he expired almost immediately
September 29, 1883 34 An accident occurred to Thomas Meredith of Pentre at Tomlin and Daniels stone quarry at Graig Wen. Meredith whilst removing some stone , came in contact with a rail and was precipitated some distance dislocating his shoulder and having his arm shattered. His wants were quickly attended to and he is making satisfactory progress.
A boy name Edward Lloyd of the Lodge aged about 12 , the son of Edward Lloyd collier had an accident which was unfortunately attended with fatal results. Other boys and girls, and a few women had gone to the Vron siding on the Great Western railway to wait for the load of empties from Birkenhead for the purpose of entering the wagons and picking the coal which got stuck in the bottom. On seeing the train advancing the boy being anxious to secure a good wagon and get the first pick of coal jumped on , he alighted on one of the buffers and by the sudden jerking of the wagon was severely crushed between the buffers. He was put into the guards van and taken to Brymbo passenger station and the van was attached to the 12.30 train to Wrexham, where he was removed to the Infirmary where he succumbed to his injuries at eight o clock in the evening. Accidental death.
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Post by annedw on Jul 18, 2011 17:28:05 GMT
BRYMBO ACCIDENT
November 1, 1886 35 A serious accident happened at the Steelworks at Brymbo the large flywheel some 30 foot in diameter and weighing about 30 tons burst into numerous fragments. One of the bogeymen named John Robert Price of the Lodge was killed on the spot, William Davies a crane boy was so shockingly injured about the head, shoulders, legs etc that he is not expected to live, and John Hughes a crane man living in High St Brymbo was also so terribly hurt that his recovery is doubtful. The other men hurt, some seriously are ; Henry Hallam, stacker ; George Grainger, coal wheeler; Abraham Williams, door boy; David Price, rougher; Robt Jones, assistant furnaceman; and William Rogers, engine man. All the injured with the exception of Hughes were taken home. Several of the fragments of the wheel were hurled through the iron roof of the works and scattered in various directions, one piece was found in Lower Road .Lodge a distance of at least 300 yards, while another was hurled still further into the park adjoining Brymbo Hall. A third was propelled against one of the boundary walls of the yard surrounding the steelworks and a considerable length of the wall was demolished. The accident was caused by the steam regulator valve of the engine sticking, the man in consequence was unable to close it and the engine ran away with full steam on, and the velocity attained was so terrific that the wheel finally burst into pieces.
May 19, 1888 37 A fatal accident occurred at Brymbo steelworks to a man named Thomas Carrick , who was employed in laying down a new siding near the Steel works and adjacent to the GW branck leading from Brymbo to Vron. The man who was stranger to the district and lodged in Wrexham had been at this work less than a week and was working with a gang of men under a man named D Carrington on the Brymbo line which runs parallel to the Great Western line at about 5.30 pm.. The Brymbo engine with a nimber of wagons was shunting on their line , and the GW train was setting back form the Brymbo level to the Vron with a train of empties, the man stepped out of the way of the Brymbo train and in doing so stepped into the way of the Gw train and was knocked down by the buffer of the van. he dropped with his leg across the line and the wheels passed over his foot. The appliances for stopping the circulation of blood was sent for and the wound tied up by the men who placed the man on a stretcher and into a van when he was conveyed by the 6 pm train from Brymbo to Wrexham. It was found necessary to amputate the leg below the knee. he is making a satisfactory recovery. The GW train was driven by John Jones , and the guard Robert Etchells called to the man to warn him of danger , but he had not time to get out of the way was confused when he saw two trains.
A little boy named Thomas Roberts , son of E Roberts of Lower Mount had been with some others purchasing a truss of hay from the Mount Stores. He had taken the donkey attached to a made up cart for the purpose of loading it on and in essaying to ride on the hay was precipitated to the ground. The wheel passing over his head inflicted severe injuries to his face and head, another boy was thrown off but escaped almost without a bruise.
April 25, 1891 39 Inquest into the death of Robert Davies aged 55 a labourer who was injured at Brynbo Steel Works and died at Wrexham Infirmary the same day. he was unloading a wagon standing over a coal bunker , on the rails above this wagon were three other trucks all with the brakes on. Davies took the brake off the last truck and they then overpowered him and ran down striking the truck over the bunker. Deceased was dragged along and sustained serious internal injuries from which he died. Accidental death.
October 24, 1891 40 Samuel Price aged 30 of Bwlchgwyn met with his death while working at the Blast Pits Brymbo, A portion of roof fell upon him and another man Wm. Reynolds , The Lodge, Brymbo and although they were quickly liberated , life in the case of Price was found to be extinct. Reynolds is lying in a precarious state. Both were at once conveyed to their homes.
September 10, 1892 41 On Friday morning between nine and ten o clock the village of Brymbo and surrounding districts including Bwlchgwyn and Ffrith were thrown into a state of excitement by the report of an accident at the Bye Pits , generally known as the Blast Pits of the Brymbo Company. It appears that during the process of raising the coal viz. one cage ascending, the other descending by some means the hauling machinery became unmanageable with the result the one cage coating truck was precipitated to the bottom the the shaft while the other being drawn over the pit head tore away the conductors and woodwork on the pithead damaging the wheel and in its descent smashing large iron plates , narrowly escaping the manager office. Fortunately the banksmen were some distance away and were free from danger, the engineman fared a little worse and stuck to his post manfully until he saw the cage approaching the engine house when he beat a hasty retreat to a safe haven. Mr Edward Griffiths the manager of the colliery made an examination of machinery and communicated with the men in the shaft wherein the cage lay and received the welcome intelligence that all were safe. A new wire rope was obtained to which a large bucket was attached in which pitman David Williams of Brymbo descended, and the man and boys numbering about 100 were brought to the surface. At about four o clock another accident occurred to the temporary hauling engine and work was stopped. This gave rise to rumour of another accident and was the means of augmenting the crowd which by six o clock numbered some hundreds. After the completion of hauling the man and boys from the shaft which continued till about eight o clock the gearing and materials were transferred to the other shaft where operations for safe working were continued until about one o clock on Saturday morning when David Williams again descended with caution . The first batch arrived about ten o clock when they were interrogated by relatives of the imprisoned men. Isaac Jones of Brymbo said there were about ninety men and boys underground who were perfectly quiet and realised that no danger was ahead. He said that some were walking up and down to keep warm as it was very cold near the `eye` , other shad grouped together and kept up their spirits by singing until hoarseness compelled them to desist. After becoming tired of singing the majority having not any news from`land` returned to the stables for a `nap` in the hay while the boys were merry playing hide and seek, some of the men were sick but they were suffering from cold and hunger more than anything else. The operations continued until eight o clock on Sunday when the last man up had been underground about twenty six hours. The crowd , although thinned kept on the bank all night , The Brymbo company provided hot tea and bread and cheese for the men on their arrival and also several large loaves, a large piece of cheese and a large can of hot tea was lowered into the shaft. About 200 men are thrown out of employment for a week or so.
November 19, 1892 42 Fatal accident at Brymbo Steelworks. The day shift had just commenced work in the steel furnace department. when Daniel Evans residing at the Boncyn, Brymbo was walking backwards and was knocked down by a large travelling crane. The wheels passed over his back causing internal injuries. The injured man lingered until nine o clock in the morning being attended by Dr Crighton, deceased was a married man and leaves a widow and two children.
February 04, 1893 43 An alarming accident occurred at the Blast Colliery of the Brymbo Company which is situated a minutes walk from the centre of the village. The accident is somewhat siniler to the one that took place some three months before when the cage was drawn over the pit head. One cage was being raised and the other lowered, when the brake could not be applied, the result was that the cage nearest the engine shaft was raised to the top of the pithead where it was compelled to ascend again and flew up into the air with a whizzing sound , smashing the conductors etc around the pithead to atoms, at last stopping against the engine where it was drawn into a shapeless mass. News soon spread and a large crowd assembled in a twinkling. The workman rigged up a temporary pit head and made use of a hauling machine and a hopper in which the men were drawn up. Each batch of men were accompanied by Mr David Williams, Brynyffynon, and Mr Edward Cheeney, Bwlchgwyn two pitmen of the colliery. Work continued till about seven o clock on Sunday morning before the whole of the men were released. The number was estimated at about a hundred men and boys. Bread and cheese and hot tea supplied by the company was lowered down the shaft, and several men who lived in the immediate district were sent down food by their relatives. Messrs W H and E Edwards of the Mount Shop and Dairy kindly forwarded two large baskets of oranges down the pit.
February 04, 1899 44 A very bad accident happened at Brymbo when a horse belonging to Mr p Caldecott of Wrexham broke its leg as well as being partially impaled. Owing to the slippery state of the road the animal rushed down a hill against an iron railing . A commercial traveller in the vehicle was rendered unconscious , the horse had to be destroyed.
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Post by hilary on Jul 18, 2011 17:29:59 GMT
People criticise 'elf and safety sometimes, but the greatest wrongdoing here is that the terrific accident where the furnace fires "escaped" is simply recorded as an accident - with no apparent recommendation to prevent further such accidents. Presumably that was beyond the remit, generally, of the coroner and there was no 'elf and safety to take up the cases satisfactorily. Thanks Annette, for continuing with the work
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Post by annedw on Jul 18, 2011 22:25:51 GMT
BRYMBO DEATH
December 08, 1860 2 Last Wednesday a person named Richard Powell , farm bailiff for the the late Mr Hughes, Mount was in the churchyard engaged in preparing for the burial of the late Mr John Hughes; he complained of feeling unwell and started for home, before he reached the churchyard gate he fell down dead.
June 13, 1863 3 John Edwards who was a banksman at the Pentre Saeson colliery was performing his duty when he was taken very ill, and before medical assistance could be obtained, expired. Deceased was very much subject to palpitation of the heart and it is conjectured that a severe attack of the same caused his death.
May 29, 1869 5 A man at work in one of the pits belonging to the Brymbo Company fell down dead without any symptoms of sickness, The deceased was Heth Jones aged about thirty three years of age. he leaves a widow and three children. Without any signs or symptoms of death he was speaking with one of the men, he fell down and expired in about ten minutes. At the inquest the jury agreed that deceased died by the visitation of God by natural causes.
August 23, 1873 6 A blacksmith named John Williams aged 53 employed by the Frood Colliery was heard to exclaim “ Oh” when he instantly fell down dead. Natural causes.
A boy aged about 12 from Wrexham workhouse who was boarded out to Mr Thomas Parry, grocer , Brymbo had a very narrow escape with his life. While a coal train was coming from the Frith the boy jumped on to the wagons and while sitting on the buffers one of his legs got between them and was seriously injured, he managed to throw himself off the train and was carried home.
August 14, 1875 8 An old man named Edward Jones aged 82, a native of Flintshire who had lost his voice for 20 years died very suddenly under the following circumstances. He was an active old man and generally employed himself in picking ironstones out of the old pit banks for which he was pain by the ton, therefore he was able to work at his leisure. On Saturday he retuned home and after washing himself went to fetch his wages, his daughter with whom he was living asked him to come straight home with the money . he did not return at the expected time and the daughter sent a little granddaughter to the Queens Head to see for the old man. Deceased gave the little girl a sovereign to take home for her mother and shortly after followed when the daughter accused him of going to a public house before coming home. Other words followed in which the old man said he would leave the house to which his daughter replied that he might go. he returned to the Queens Head and asked Mr Taylor the landlord to lend him a shilling as he had been turned out of his lodgings after he had given all his money. After being there a short while he said he felt unwell, some persons persuaded him to go home, he walked out unassisted and appeared quite sober. After he went out he was seen to begin to tremble, and then fell down, he was carried home in a senseless state and expired a few minutes after being taken in. Natural causes.
March 03, 1877 10 On Monday the district of the Moss was thrown into a state of excitement by the sudden death of Benjamin Fisher of the Globe Inn. he was upwards of 60 years of age and had complained of a great pain in the chest , but nothing serious was apprehended, for on the application of a mustard plaster great relief was afforded and no medical aid was called. However on Monday the deceased suddenly expired. Died from Vistation of God.
A very melancholy accident occurred to a little boy named John Roberts aged 12 years from the Lodge . He had been sent to the refuse pit bank adjoining the Great Western railway for the purpose of riddling slack and selecting coal from it. Seeing a train proceeding towards Brymbo he attempted to jump on the wagons for the purpose of riding a short distance and in doing so was precipitated across the metals and the last wagon which was loaded with lead passed over his body mangling it in a most fearful manner and causing instantaneous death. The remains of the deceased were interred in Brymbo churchyard where a large concourse of sympathisers and school children , members of his class in Sunday School accompanied his parents to testify the respect they had for him.
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