[Scotsman 17 August 1927], Ayrshire Miner Fatally Gassed - A miner, named John Paton, who resided at Back Main Street, Ayr, succumbed to the effects of gassing at Nos. 9.pit , Enterkine Colliery, Annbank, yesterday, an alarming accident occurred in the Ell coal section, involving serious injuries to six workers, all of whom were removed to Ayr County Hospital. When news of the accident reached New Cumnock, women left their household tasks to go to the pithead where they made anxious inquiries for husbands and sons who had been working during the shift. James Lunnie, aged 52, residing in Dailly, was engaged in coal getting at the face when a fall from the roof occurred and he was buried in the debris. He had a few minutes before lowered a rake of hutches to the pit bottom but suspicion that something was amiss was aroused when no heed was paid to another signal to draw away a loaded rake, and inquiry was made. The main street of the village was lined with men, women, and children as the coffins containing the remains of the deceased - John Leslie, sen., James Graham, William Graham,William Brown, and Robert Howatson - were carried to the mission hall, where a service was conducted by the Rev. Hugh McTurk, of Sauchalland [sic] road, Galston, and Alex Walker, of Chapel-lane, Galston were trapped, but two others were able to extricate themselves. When the explosion occurred a flaming blast of gas swept without warning through the pit and although the accident happened shortly after midnight no one was aware that anything was wrong until the morning shift descended yesterday to start work. He received a severe gash on the head, bruises on the shoulders, and a broken collar-bone. [Scotsman 29 July 1939], AYRSHIRE PIT FATALITY.—While working at the coal face in the Maxwell Mine, Dailly, Ayrshire, yesterday, Thomas M'Millan (34), miner, Main Street, Dailly, was struck by a heavy stone, and received severe injuries to his head and back, which proved fatal. The directors wish to express their deep sympathy with the relatives of all those concerned in this accident. He was finishing his work for the day and was caught by a fall. The defenders stated that the toggle chain in use at the time was of the ordinary type, and it and the other tackle had been properly inspected. [Scotsman 3 December 1923], Ayrshire Miner Fatally Injured - The death has occurred in Ayr County Hospital, from injuries sustained in Drumley Colliery, Annbank, of Thomas D. Robertson, a miner, Annbank. Three of the others were married. Scotland's Brick and Tile Manufacturing Industry, Scottish bricks associated with particular structures, Drainage pipes, metal grills, floor tiles, roof ridges, chimneys, air bricks etc, Littlemill Colliery and Brickworks, Rankinston, East Ayrshire. [Scotsman 14 April 1936], Miner Killed At Auchinleck - John Graham, who resided at Trabboch, Tarbolton, was killed at the Barony Colliery, Auchinleck, on Thursday night. John Breckney, the second man injured, was removed to hospital yesterday afternoon . Six men were engaged in clearing a fall which had occurred the previous night, when another fall took place. George Bryan, Cumnock, managed to reach M'Cartney, but was so affected by the fumes that he could not stoop to lift him, and had to shout to the brigade to haul him to a place of safety. The arbitrator found that there was no proof that Devin was in the uncovered space for the purpose of and in connection with the employers’ trade or business, and that the presumption was that he was not. Mr M'Cardel said that all concerned with colliery work knew that when accidents occurred there was no scarcity of men whose one urge was to help those affected without consideration of risk to themselves. Another miner, named Brown, who resides at Kilmaurs, was travelling on the top deck of the cage at the time, and while it was given out at first that he to injured in attempting to aid his comrade, is was later stated that Brown was suffering from shock at the tragic occurrence, and was convoyed home. Trade resumption with Italian customers – The fifth ordinary general…. Johnstone, on M'Cartney reaching him, suggested he should carry on as far as he could in Strachan's direction, but come back whenever he felt the gas getting the better of him. 1937 - Nos. There had been a slight fall in the pit, and it is thought that this may have dislodged a pocket of gas. 1 Pit, near Annbank Station (Ayrshire), was the scene of a distressing accident yesterday morning, two young married miners being so seriously injured that they died. SC045925, View of dirt disposal, preparation plant, and car circulation hall from E. Photographed 17 September 1958, View of dirt disposal and preparation plant from NW Photographed 17 September 1958, View of dirt disposal,preparation plant and car circulation hall from W. Photographed 17 September 1958, Littlemill Colliery The pursuer stated that her son, who was employed by the defenders, was fatally injured on October last by being struck by a runaway hutch. Then the train of hutches slowed down and stopped. The rescuers ran considerable risk from the gas, which, it is surmised, was liberated by a fall from the roof. [Scotsman 31 July 1924], Shunter Fatally Injured - Martin Keltie, pug shunter, Thirdpart, Kilmarnock, was fatally injured while following his employment with the Caprington and Auchlochan Collieries (Ltd) at Thirdpart lyes yesterday afternoon. James Carruthers, 6 Hillview, Bourtree Hall, Girvan, was working at "the face," when a mass of stone weighing half a ton fell from the roof. There was, it is stated, an ignition of gas. Contact photographer: John Furnevel. He was working as a drawer with his father and brother, and was in the act of filling the first hutch when the accident occurred. . [Scotsman 10 December 1938]Ayrshire Pit Accident - A Death-Roll of Four - Five Men In Hospital - The death-roll in the accident which occurred at the Littlemill Colliery, Rankinston, Ayrshire, on Friday night, was raised to four by the death in Ayr County Hospital on Saturday, of Robert Howatson (25), Station Row, Rankinston. married, Connel Park, who died at the pithead; and James Crozier, South Western Road, who died in hospital at midnight. Rescue Work - When the rope broke, it was realised at the pithead that the hutches had broken away, and rescue parties were immediately formed and sent down the roadway. Rodman who lived at 41 Montgomery Street, Kilmarnock, was 36 years of age and has left a widow. He was a candidate at the recent election for municipal honours. [Scotsman 21 April 1938], Shot-Firer Succumbs to Burning Injuries - In the early hours of yesterday morning, John Fleming (43), Craigston Holm, Lugar, died in Ayr County Hospital as the result of burning injuries sustained the previous day during his employment as shot-firer in Cronberry Moor Pit, Lugar. - Mine Manager and Surveyor Injured, Ayrshire Pit Accident – Two Brushers Killed -, Scottish Pit Accident – Arbitrator Upheld – Court of Session Decision Reversed, Two Miners Killed – Ayrshire Accident -, Engine Overturns - Two Ayrshire Men Killed, The Ayrshire Pit Explosion - Another Death, Ayrshire Pit Explosion - Death-Roll Now Three -, Court of Session – Outer House (Before Lord Fleming) - Damages for Ayrshire Miner's Death, Ayrshire Pit Mishap - Workers Seriously Injured - Women Rush To The Pithead, Two Miners Dead - Overcome By Gas In Ayrshire Colliery-, Pit Tragedy Recalled – Miners' Heroism Recognised – Ceremony At Colliery -, Five Miners Dead and 21 Injured - Runaway Hutches In Ayrshire Pit - Rope Breaks as Men Near the Surface - Tangled Mass of Wreckage at Foot, Heroism In Pit - Men Go to Rescue Despite Explosion Warning, Three Men Killed - Explosion in Ayrshire Mine - A Number Injured, Ayrshire Pit Accident - A Death-Roll of Four - Five Men In Hospital, Victims of Ayrshire Pit Accident - Funeral to Coylton Churchyard, Two Miners Dead - Explosion in Ayrshire Pit – Burning Injuries, Ayrshire Pit Explosion - Manager and Under-Manager Dead. One of the dead was a 14-year-old youth who had been only a few days at work in the pit. The men were then found, all more or less overcome by the effect of the gas. Littlemill 2, 3, & 5 Colliery Coal Mine belongs to the South West Scotland region. The Rows, Burnside;John Mackie (27), married, Stable Row, Craigbank;Joseph Walls (14), 78 Connel Park; Robert Milligan (32). The crash all happened within a few seconds. It required eight men to remove the stone from his body. He succumbed shortly after being conveyed to the surface. . No one saw the accident happen and Rodman was dead when found. The injured men are:- Andrew Haggerty, of Springside, Kilmarnock; Thomas Kelty, of Gatehead. The names of the injured are:- John Leslie, jun. One man was actually walking up the roadway, to be taken by the next "lift" of hutches, when he was struck and killed. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the, 1954 Guide to the Coalfields published by the Colliery Guardian. SC045925. 4 Sauchalland [sic] Colliery, Galston, on Friday. Then came the crash. It was sunk in 1860 with two shafts, and after nationalisation in 1956 it was extensively rebuilt and a new No.5 shaft opened. Two of the miners escaped death or serious injury by jumping from a hutch and clinging to overhead rafters. [Scotsman 7 January 1927], Miner Killed Near Irvine - A miner named Robert Sneddon, 21 years of age, was killed while at work yesterday in Oldhall pit. [Scotsman 29 November 1929], Archibald McDonald Freeburn, 31 died 17th DecemberJohn Cockburn, 34, died 18th DecemberJohn Whiteford Breckney, 24, died 19th December. There were 20 men engaged in the particular section at the time and it is stated, although not definitely established, that an explosion occurred through the firing of a shot, although the official view is that the accident was caused by an ignition of gas.

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