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Surname
STANGEL
Forename
Yonas
Day
17
Month
07
Year
1925
Age
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Bothwell Castle, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Blantyre
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
Information from the Inspectors of Mines - 1925: Roof fall At Bothwell Castle Colliery, Lanark, a brusher was knocking timber out with a heavy hammer preparatory to firing a brushing shot, when a stone fell from the brushing lip and killed him instantly. The stone was 6 1/2 ft. long, 3 ft. wide and 6 in. thick. About two hours before the place had been examined and found to be safe by the fireman, who considered the use of a safety contrivance unnecessary. It is better to be sure than sorry, and if a Sylvester had been used the accident might have been averted.