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Surname
PRINGLE
Forename
Alexander
Day
09
Month
05
Year
1916
Age
33
Occupation
Jigger attendant
Mine/Quarry Name
Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Kelty
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
9 May 1916: Lumphinnans – Fatal Accident at A Colliery – On Tuesday a fatal accident occurred at No 11 pit, Lumphinnans Colliery, whereby Alexander Pringle, 33, who resided at Gardener's Land, Townhill Road, Dunfermline, met with his death while following the occupation of jigger attendant. No one saw the accident happen but it is presumed that the unfortunate man was dragged in among the machinery while carrying out oiling operations. He leaves a widow and two children. [Lochgelly & Kelty News 16 May 1916]