Full Details

Surname

STEWART

Forename

Hugh

Day

09

Month

08

Year

1920

Age

Occupation

Miner

Mine/Quarry Name

Woodmuir

Mineral Worked

Coal

Owner

United Collieries Ltd

Location

West Calder

County

Edinburghshire

Details of Event

9 August 1920: Fatal Mining Accident at West Calder - Hugh Stewart, miner, residing at Briech Terrace, lost his life in Woodmuir colliery, belonging to the United Collieries (Ltd.). He was at work when about a ton of material fell from the roof and buried him. Deceased was a married man, and leaves a widow and family. [Scotsman 13 August 1920]