New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
DUNLOP
Forename
John
Day
16
Month
06
Year
1908
Age
19
Occupation
Repairer
Mine/Quarry Name
Auchincruive, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Prestwick
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
When clearing away a heavy fall he went up on the top of the timbering with his naked light and ignited gas which had accumulated in the cavity. The regulations required safety lamps alone to be used under such circumstances.