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Surname
DUNCAN
Forename
William
Day
15
Month
03
Year
1901
Age
72
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
Fordell
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fordell Trustees
Location
Crossgates
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
While moving an empty wagon he allowed it to move too quickly down an incline and after following it for a considerable distance attempting to put on the brake he became exhausted and fell. Died on 4th August, never having resumed work.