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Surname
MELDRUM
Forename
James
Day
30
Month
11
Year
1912
Age
22
Occupation
Hanger-On on haulage incline
Mine/Quarry Name
Dalbeath, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Crossgates
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
Whilst assisting to liberate a full hutch, which had stuck on a self-acting incline, the chain broke at a cut link. Deceased fell into the empty road, and was caught by the empty tub, which, owing to there being no backstay, ran back and he was carried to the foot of incline by it.