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Surname
CARMICHAEL
Forename
Alexander
Day
04
Month
04
Year
1908
Age
50
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Gavieside
Mineral Worked
Oil Shale
Owner
Youngs Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Co. Ltd
Location
West Calder
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
Deceased and his neighbour returned to the face, after firing a shot, to make the side secure, and when taking off the shale more came down than was expected and part struck him, causing injuries to which he succumbed 6 months after.