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Surname
CLARK
Forename
James
Day
06
Month
12
Year
1912
Age
56
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Sundrum, No.3 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Dalmellington Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Coylton
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
Deceased had an oil bottle lying beside his explosive canister. He went from his place to replenish the supply in his small lamp, and ignited the 3lbs. gunpowder his canister contained. He was badly burned about the arms and face and died 4 days later. His canister must have been left open from the time he fired a shot earlier in the day.