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Surname
BUCHANAN
Forename
John
Day
24
Month
07
Year
1922
Age
28
Occupation
Drawer
Mine/Quarry Name
Govan, Nos 5 & 6 Pits
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Dixon Ltd
Location
Govan
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
Falls in Mine (b) Falls of Roof – He was turning a hutch on the steel plates at the junction of two roads when a fall of roof occurred, killing him almost instantly. The area over which the roof fell was 18 ft long and 8 ft wide. The fireman inspected the place about one hour before the accident happened and found it safe. The room was not supported.