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Surname
MORTON
Forename
James
Day
31
Month
07
Year
1928
Age
Occupation
Oversman
Mine/Quarry Name
Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Lothian Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Newtongrange
County
Edinburghshire
Details of Event
31 July 1928: Accident At Newbattle Pit - Two workmen received injury in Lingerwood Colliery, Newbattle, yesterday, as the result of a rake of coal hutches running backwards from the top of the incline and dashing down upon them. James Morton, an oversman, residing at Easthouses, had one of his legs fractured, and John Jenkins, oncostman, belonging to Newtongrange, had both legs broken. They were removed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. [Scotsman 1 August 1928]