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Surname
FLANNIGAN
Forename
Alexander
Day
08
Month
09
Year
1920
Age
30
Occupation
Machineman
Mine/Quarry Name
Birkrigg
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Darngavil Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Larkhall
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
8 September 1920: Larkhall – Fatal Pit Accident – On Wednesday morning, Alexander Flannigan (30), machineman residing at 84 Avon Street, Larkhall, accidentally lost his life in Birkrigg Colliery, Larkhall, belonging to the Darngavil Coal Company, Ltd. He was working in the Drumgray section when a large stone of considerable weight came away from the roof, completely enveloping the unfortunate workman and causing instantaneous death. Some considerable time elapsed before the body could be removed owing to the serious nature of the fall. Deceased leaves a widow and six children. [Hamilton Advertiser 11 September 1920]