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Surname
MacMILLAN
Forename
Edward
Day
27
Month
01
Year
1932
Age
21
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Little Raith, Dora Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lochgelly Iron & Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Cowdenbeath
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
27 January 1932: Fatal Pit Accident Cowdenbeath - Edward Macmillan (21), son of John Macmillan, 14 Marshall Street, Cowdenbeath, was fatally injured yesterday in the Dora Pit, Little Raith colliery, Cowdenbeath, belonging to the Lochgelly Iron and Coal Company. He was engaged putting up a prop in the 14-feet section, when the roof gave way. He was caught by the fall and pinned to the pavement. Death was instantaneous. As a mark of respect, work at the colliery was immediately suspended for the day. [Scotsman 28 January 1932]