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Surname
DUNN
Forename
Alexander
Day
07
Month
10
Year
1924
Age
Occupation
Oncost man
Mine/Quarry Name
Quarter, No.8 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Quarter
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
7 October 1924: Hamilton Pitworker Fatally Injured - An oncost worker, Alexander Dunn, who resided at Baukfield Place, Strathaven Road, Hamilton, died in Glasgow Royal Infirmary as a result of injuries sustained, while working in the Main coal seam of No.8 Pit Quarter Collieries, Hamilton. A passing hutch left the rails and pinned him against the side of the workings, inflicting severe internal injuries. He leaves a widow and five children. [Scotsman 8 October 1924]