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Surname
MUIR
Forename
James
Day
15
Month
08
Year
1902
Age
20
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Skellyton, No.3
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Hamilton
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
Gas which was known to be given off accumulated at the brushing face and was ignited by a naked light. Apparently one of the deceased had taken down screen and this prevented the air current from playing upon the feeder. 2 killed.