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Surname
HOGG
Forename
Andrew
Day
14
Month
12
Year
1921
Age
19
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Wellesley
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Wemyss Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Methil
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
14 October 1921: A fatal accident took place last night in the Wellesley Pit, Denbeath, owned by the Wemyss Coal Company. David Hogg, North Bridge Buildings, Aberhill, Methil, and His son were at work on a 10-foot seam when the coal burst on the top of them. The father managed to jump clear, but his son Andrew, aged 19 years was overwhelmed and died soon after being extricated. Hogg, who was slightly injured, was able to proceed home. [Scotsman 15 October 1921]