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Surname
BAIRD
Forename
James
Day
12
Month
01
Year
1916
Age
39
Occupation
Brushing Contractor
Mine/Quarry Name
Tannochside, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Archibald Russell Ltd
Location
Uddingston
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
12 January 1916: Tannochside – Colliery Accident – About 11.30pm on Wednesday, 12th inst, James Baird (39), a brushing contractor, 13 Russell Place Tannochside, met with an accident at the face of the Blackband coal seam in No.1 Pit Tannochside Colliery, owned by Arch Russell, Ltd. About 4 tons of stones broke away from the roof without warning, breaking the crown of wood, and pinning his legs to the pavement. He was relieved by fellow workmen and conveyed to the lamp cabin at the pithead and there attended by Dr Gordon. It was found that he was suffering from a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula bones of the right leg near the ankle. He was conveyed to the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, for treatment. [Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser 22 January 1916]