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Surname
BOYLE
Forename
Patrick
Day
02
Month
12
Year
1933
Age
23
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Riddochhill
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Bathgate
County
Linlithgowshire
Details of Event
2 December 1933: Bathgate Miner Killed – Death After Second fall From Roof - Patrick Boyle (23), miner, who resided with his parents at Paulville, Bathgate, lost his life on Saturday by being buried under two falls of coal and debris in Riddochhill Colliery, owned by Wm. Baird & Co. (Ltd.). When the first fall occurred a squad of men set to work, and after an hour and a half had Boyle's head and body clear. At that time he was quite conscious, and spoke to those who were attempting to rescue him. Unfortunately, a second fall took place, again burying Boyle completely, and it was soon realised that he could not be extricated alive. Another miner, M. Goldie, had a narrow escape, but succeeded in jumping clear when the second fall occurred. [Scotsman 4 December 1933]