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Surname
DOIG
Forename
Robert
Day
20
Month
08
Year
1928
Age
47
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Bowhill, No.2 Shaft
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Auchterderran
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
20 August 1928: Mr Robert Doig, underground fireman, 47 years of age, Fifteenth Street, Bowhill, was found dead on Monday in the section he was in charge of, namely the Duddy Seam, No.2 Pit, Bowhill Colliery. He had been left on duty alone, his business being to attend to a pump and make a round of inspection for the working of a shift of men coming on. It was his non-appearance to give his inspection report that caused the waiting men to fear that something was seriously wrong. Upon investigation the searchers were stopped at a certain part by a gathering of gas. King and Lamb, two fireman, forging ahead saw an electric light burning. One of the fireman made a dash and found the body lying on the pavement. With assistance the body was dragged out. Despite the various methods tried to revive him, Doig was found to be beyond aid. [Dunfermline Journal 25 August 1928]