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Surname
BIGGINS
Forename
Edward (Injured)
Day
15
Month
08
Year
1938
Age
Occupation
Pit sinker
Mine/Quarry Name
Burghlee
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Shotts Iron Co. Ltd
Location
Loanhead
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
15 August 1938: One workman was killed and two injured in an accident at Burghlee Colliery, Loanhead, belonging to the Shotts Iron Co., Ltd. The accident occurred in the new shaft which is being sunk by the Francois Cementation Co., and was caused by an unexploded shot, which went off after the men's return. Richard M'Cutcheon (34), Clerk Street, Loanhead, was killed; Edward Biggins, 5 Prospect Terrace, Edinburgh, was seriously injured and removed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. John Archibald, Lawrie Terrace, Loanhead, was removed to his home with leg injuries. [Scotsman 17 August 1938]