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Surname
SCOTT
Forename
William
Day
07
Month
08
Year
1903
Age
16
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Blairadam
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Kelty
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
Deceased and his father were about to fill a tub with coal when the roof suddenly collapsed. The roof was composed of a strong thick post of sandstone and took periodical breaks across the faces it was one of such breaks which caused the accident.