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Surname
McKNIGHT
Forename
Robert
Day
24
Month
11
Year
1921
Age
37
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Leven, No.4 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Leven
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
24 February 1922: Fatal Sequel To Fife Mining Accident - Robert M'Knight (39), residing at Jordan Terrace, Methil, has died in Wemyss Hospital as the result of an accident in Leven No.4 pit in November. He was struck in the back by a stone from the roof and sustained injury to the spine. He was a native of Denny, and leaves a widow and five children. [Scotsman 1 March 1922]24 February 1922 Fatal Sequel To Fife Mining Accident - Robert M'Knight (39), residing at Jordan Terrace, Methil, has died in Wemyss Hospital as the result of an accident in Leven No.4 pit in November. He was struck in the back by a stone from the roof and sustained injury to the spine. He was a native of Denny, and leaves a widow and five children. [Scotsman 1 March 1922] Falls in Mine (b) Falls of Roof – While deceased was shovelling coal to the roadhead a stone from the roof fell upon him, causing fatal injuries. The stone had fallen from between the front row of props and the face, breaking off at a lype next the coal. He died on 24th February.