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Surname
MILLAR
Forename
David
Day
26
Month
07
Year
1910
Age
47
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Easter Jaw
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Carron Co.
Location
Slamannan
County
Stirlingshire
Details of Event
Two holes had been drilled and charged with gelignite, and it was intended to light one, and after it exploded the other. The deceased and the man working with him retired, and one of the shots exploded. He returned to light the second shot, but when he was close to it it exploded and severely injured him. Died two days afterwards. It is probable both shots were lighted at the same time.