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Surname
HARDIE
Forename
Henry
Day
30
Month
04
Year
1915
Age
16
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Greenrigg, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Fauldhouse
County
Linlithgowshire
Details of Event
30 April 1915: Fatal Mining Accident - A young man named Henry Hardie has lost his life in Greenrig colliery, near Fauldhouse. He had been at work in the main coal section, when he was knocked down by a rake of runaway hutches. His injuries were of so serious a nature he was promptly removed to the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, where he died the following morning. He resided at Victoria Buildings, Fauldhouse. [Scotsman 5 May 1915] Fatal Result of A Pit Accident – A young man named Henry Hardie lost his life in Greenrigg Colliery on Thursday last. He had been at work in the main coal section when he was knocked down by a rake of runaway hutches. His injuries were of a serious nature and he was immediately removed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he died the following day. The unfortunate lad, who was under 17 years of age had only recently come to the district. He resided in the Victoria Buildings, Fauldhouse. [Hamilton Advertiser 8 May 1915] Fauldhouse - Fatal Mining Accident - An accident of a serious nature occurred on Thursday last in the main coal section of No 1 Greenrigg Colliery, when Hendry Hardie, 16, sustained such severe injuries as to necessitate his removal to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. It appears that Hardie was engaged in the No 1 Slope Dook as a clipper, and while at work, a rake of hutches came away upon him, inflicting severe injuries to his head. The doctor in attendance ordered his removal to the Infirmary at once. He died, however, the following morning. Deceased came to the District about 3 weeks ago from Fife accompanied by his father and a brother, previous to the whole family coming here to reside. [West Lothian Courier 7 May 1915]