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Surname
BRYCE
Forename
James
Day
NK
Month
09
Year
1916
Age
17
Occupation
Hanger on
Mine/Quarry Name
Glencraig, No.1 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Wilson's & Clyde Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Lochgelly
County
Fifeshire
Details of Event
September 1916: Glencraig & Lochore – Pit Accident – An accident occurred at No.1 Pit, Glencraig to James Bryce, aged 17 years, son of David Bryce, North Glencraig. When he was hanging on at No 5 brae, North Dook, a full hutch broke away and came in contact with him, breaking his left leg, and crushing and bruising him on other parts of the body. He got off much easier than might have been expected as in many cases under the circumstances the accident would have proved fatal. [Lochgelly & Kelty News 5 September 1916]