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Surname
LECKIE
Forename
Alexander
Day
23
Month
04
Year
1912
Age
44
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Blackrigg, No.3 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Westrigg
County
Linlithgowshire
Details of Event
As he pulled down a piece of coal, which was holed, two tons of clay from the roof fell upon him and killed him instantaneously. Smooth lype, previously unseen, were found on each side of the clay which fell.