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Surname
MILLER
Forename
Alexander
Day
23
Month
02
Year
1900
Age
41
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Dumbreck, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Kilsyth
County
Stirlingshire
Details of Event
While making his inspection previous to the night shift and immediately after the fan had been restarted after a stoppage of 14 hours for repairs an explosion of firedamp took place wrecking the section of workings. His body was found 50 yards distant from the working place where his safety lamp and naked lamp were lying. He evidently was using his naked light.