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Surname
MUIR
Forename
George Burden
Day
17
Month
07
Year
1916
Age
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Lindsay
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Kelty
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
17 July 1916: Kelty – Fatal Result of an Accident – Geo. Muir, a fireman in the Lindsay Pit, was caught by a dook rope and severely injured while returning to the pit bottom at the finish of his work. His condition was grave from the first, and he was taken to the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, where he died. How Muir met his accident is a matter of conjecture as no one actually saw it occur. He had working in Kelty some years and took a keen interest in ambulance work. Previous to coming to Kelty he was a member of the Ayrshire Police Force. He leaves a widow and one child for whom much sympathy is expressed. [Lochgelly & Kelty News 25 July 1916]