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Surname
KERRIGAN
Forename
John
Day
26
Month
09
Year
1922
Age
33
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Milnwood
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Wilson's & Clyde Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Bellshill
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
Falls in Mine (b) Falls of Roof – He was getting down coal at the face when a fall of roof occurred, killing him almost instantly. The fall was 7 ft. 6 in. long parallel to the face, 4 ft. 6 in. wide and 1 ft. 6m. deep at its thickest part and came away from a parting. Four trees were displaced by the fall. The place had been examined by the fireman 15 minutes previously and appeared to be safe.