UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YATES | H. | 1954 | 29 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Collier | 86425 |
| YATES | H. (injured) | 1948 | 50 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 86426 |
| YATES | Harold (injured) | 1940 | 16 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Haulage Hand | 86427 |
| YATES | Henry | 1919 | 42 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Collier | 86428 |
| YATES | Henry (injured) | 1921 | 33 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 86429 |
| YATES | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 86430 | ||
| YATES | Herbert (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 86431 | ||
| YATES | J. (injured) | 1952 | 50 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Daywageman | 86432 |
| YATES | James (injured) | 1920 | Outwood | Outwood | Daywageman | 86433 | |
| YATES | James (injured) | 1935 | 61 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 86434 |
| YATES | James Eatock (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Shotlighter | 86435 |
| YATES | Jesse (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 86436 |
| YATES | John | 1900 | 31 | Outwood, Two Yards | Outwood | Dataller | 86437 |
| YATES | John | 1902 | 33 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 86438 |
| YATES | John | 1909 | 14 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Tally Lad | 86439 |
| YATES | John | 1913 | 37 | Brackley, Arley | Walkden | Coal Cutting Attendant | 86440 |
| YATES | John | 1927 | 41 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Contractor | 86441 |
| YATES | John | 1933 | 46 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 86442 |
| YATES | John | 1938 | 36 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Fireman | 86443 |
| YATES | John (injured) | 1914 | 52 | Leicester Mill Quarry | Labourer | 86444 | |
| YATES | John (injured) | 1915 | 39 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Sawyer | 86445 |
| YATES | John (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Priestner's, No.1 | Westleigh | Shaftsman’s Assistant | 86446 |
| YATES | John (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Bold | Earlstown | Asst Onsetter | 86447 |
| YATES | John (injured) | 1946 | 26 | Chanters | Atherton | Packer | 86448 |
| YATES | John J. (injured) | 1946 | 57 | Parsonage, No.2 | Leigh | Kenchman | 86449 |