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Surname
PORTEOUS
Forename
Thomas
Day
10
Month
05
Year
1906
Age
30
Occupation
Hanger On
Mine/Quarry Name
Little Raith
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lochgelly Iron & Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Cowdenbeath
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
Deceased hung three tubs on to the rope at the foot of an incline and gave the signal when the rake had proceeded about 28 feet the rope broke and tubs ran back, fatally crushing him.