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Surname
TIERNEY
Forename
Adam
Day
15
Month
07
Year
1925
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Foulshiels
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
United Collieries Ltd
Location
Stoneyburn
County
Linlithgowshire
Details of Event
15 July 1925: Colliery Accident - On Wednesday afternoon, just before finishing time, a serious accident occurred in Foulshiels Colliery, which resulted in Adam Tierney, a married man residing in Johnstone Terrace, being taken to the Infirmary suffering from internal injuries. While a work, a large stone fell from the roof and pinned Tierney to the pavement. Assistance was speedily on the scene and while assisting their work mate a second fall took place. This time however, it was of a smaller nature and the rescuers, Robert Currie, Thos. Kane, and J. Gibbie sustained cuts on the head. On arrival at the surface, the latter three were able to walk home after being attended to by Dr Sword. Tierney, on being examined was found to be suffering from internal injuries, and was removed to the infirmary in the ambulance wagon, where he is progressing as favourably as can be expected. Dr Sword was ably assisted in his work by some members of the ambulance team. [West Lothian Courier 24 July 1925] NB Adam Tierney died 2 August 1925. Many thanks to Bryan Tierney for kindly providing this information.