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Surname
GLOVER
Forename
James
Day
18
Month
01
Year
1940
Age
38
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Niddrie
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Niddrie & Benhar Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Gilmerton
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
18 January 1940: Mineworker’s Accidents - James Glover (38), 16 Spalding Crescent, Dalkeith, was admitted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, yesterday, suffering from a spinal injury sustained when he was crushed by a hutch at Niddrie Colliery. William Low (25), 13 Galadale, Newtongrange, was admitted suffering from a fractured hip caused by a fall of coal. Robert Gillin (41), 12 Union Road, Broxburn, was admitted suffering from injuries caused by a pulley rope at a shale bing. [Scotsman 19 January 1940]