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Surname
WALKER
Forename
James
Day
08
Month
10
Year
1935
Age
25
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Fauldhead, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bairds & Scottish Steel Ltd
Location
Kirkconnel
County
Dumfriesshire
Details of Event
8 October 1935: Kirkconnel Colliery Fatality - James Walker (25), who resided at 7 Polveoch Terrace, Kirkconnel, was fatally injured by a fall of stone in No.1 Fauldhead Colliery, Kirkconnel. Walker had left his working place to take a meal, and on returning for his coat was crushed by a large stone. He sustained severe injuries, and died an hour after being admitted to Dumfries Infirmary. [Scotsman 9 October 1935]