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Surname
FORSYTH
Forename
John
Day
09
Month
10
Year
1913
Age
23
Occupation
Haulageman
Mine/Quarry Name
East Plean, No.4 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Plean Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Bannockburn
County
Stirlingshire
Details of Event
He was assisting in cleaning rip a fall of roof, when a stone fell from the roof, at the edge of the cavity caused by the first fall, which had not been secured, and killed him. A second man was, seriously and two others slightly injured.