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Surname
SMITH
Forename
George
Day
08
Month
02
Year
1921
Age
29
Occupation
Machineman
Mine/Quarry Name
Rosehall, No.10 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Robert Addie & Sons Collieries Ltd
Location
Coatbridge
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
8 February 1921: Miner Fatally Injured at Coatbridge - George Smith (29), mining machineman, 289 New Row; Gartsherrie, Coatbridge, received fatal injuries while working at a coal-cutting machine in No.10 Rosehall Colliery, owned by Robert Addie & Sons' Collieries (Ltd.). His right leg accidentally came in contact with the picks attached to the coal cutting bar and was dragged under the bar. Smith was removed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, but died about fourteen hours after admission. [Scotsman 9 February 1921]