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Surname
RAE
Forename
William
Day
25
Month
09
Year
1931
Age
30
Occupation
Brusher
Mine/Quarry Name
Lindsay
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Fife Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Kelty
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
25 September 1931: Kelty Colliery Accident - Cowdenbeath Man Severely Injured - William Rae, brusher, who resides in Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, was severely injured in an accident at the Lindsay Colliery, Kelty, belonging to the Fife Coal Company. Rae was caught by a heavy fall, and great difficulty was experienced in getting him released, when he was found to be suffering from body injuries. [Dunfermline Journal 3 October 1931] Cowdenbeath Miner Injured - William Rae (30), 19 Rosehill Crescent, Cowdenbeath, sustained severe injuries while working in the Dunfermline Splint Section of the Lindsay Colliery, Kelty, last Friday. A roof fall occurred, and a stone which was dislodged crushed Rae against the waste. The injured man was taken to Dunfermline and West Fife Hospital where he is making good progress towards recovery. [Dunfermline Journal 3 October 1931]