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Surname
SPENCE
Forename
George
Day
24
Month
12
Year
1916
Age
49
Occupation
Engineer
Mine/Quarry Name
Balgonie, Julian Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Balgonie Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Thornton
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
24 December 1916: Fatal Accident To Pit Engineer - George Spence (49), engineer, residing at Coaltown of Balgonie, has died from injuries sustained at the Julian Pit, near Thornton. Deceased had been engaged repairing a conveyor at the pithead, when his left hand was caught between the chain and the drum and drawn into the machinery. He received immediate medical attendance, but the arm was so badly injured that it had to be amputated at his house, where he has succumbed to his injuries. [Dundee Courier - Wednesday 27 December 1916]