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Surname
McERLAIN
Forename
John
Day
10
Month
10
Year
1913
Age
30
Occupation
Brusher
Mine/Quarry Name
Simpsonland, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Hamilton
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
The deceased was crushed by a large stone which fell from the side of the road. After brushing had been done and the breakers taken out, an attempt had been made to remove this stone which fell but proved futile. He recommenced work under it without resetting the trees.