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Surname
McCALL
Forename
James
Day
29
Month
11
Year
1933
Age
52
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Kames
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bairds & Dalmellington Ltd
Location
Muirkirk
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
29 November 1933: Muirkirk Miner Killed – James M'Call, a miner, aged 52, of Muirkirk, was killed in Kames Colliery, Muirkirk, as the result of a fall of coal. He was working at the face securing the coal, when a large piece came away, striking him on the head and killing him instantly. He leaves a widow and two daughters. [Scotsman 1 December 1933]