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Surname
FITZGERALD
Forename
Martin
Day
16
Month
02
Year
1929
Age
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Loganlea
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
West Calder
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
16 February 1929: Loganlea Mining Accident - Martin Fitzgerald, a young married man, residing at Lighton Terrace, Bents, Stoneyburn, was seriously injured at Loganlea Colliery, belonging to United Collieries (Ltd.), on Saturday. Fitzgerald was engaged oiling machinery when he was caught, and dragged into the machine. Both his legs were broken, and he sustained severe internal injuries. He was conveyed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary in a critical condition. Fitzgerald is well known in running circles as "F. Cassels, Edinburgh.'' [Scotsman 18 February 1929] [NB Martin Fitzgerald died 16 February 1929]