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Surname
CURRIE
Forename
James
Day
06
Month
08
Year
1933
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Loganlea
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
West Calder
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
6 August 1933: Killed By Falling Stone - A miner named James Currie, who resided at 40 Strathie Terrace, Stoneyburn, lost his life in an accident in Loganlea Colliery, West Calder. He was engaged in cutting coal when a large stone fell from the roof and crushed him. Death was instantaneous. The deceased leaves a widow and grown-up family. [Scotsman 7 August 1933]