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Surname
McLAY
Forename
James
Day
15
Month
02
Year
1932
Age
46
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Craigend
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Carron Co.
Location
Maddiston
County
Stirlingshire
Details of Event
15 February 1932: Pit Fireman Killed - A distressing fatal accident occurred yesterday in Craigend Colliery, Maddiston, the property of Carron Company. James M'Lay (46), pit fireman, 120 Carronview, Maddiston, was at work in No.8 Section ball coal when an explosion took place, killing him instantaneously. M'Lay had been working at a water sump when a stick of gelignite which he was holding in his hand exploded. No one witnessed the accident. [Scotsman 16 February 1932]