Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILDMAN | John (survivor) | 1930 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | 82129 | ||
| WILDMAN | Robert (injured) | 1911 | 25 | Fforchwen Pit | Cwmaman | Haulier | 82130 |
| WILDMAN | William (injured) | 1917 | 40 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 82131 |
| WILDING | A. | 1934 | 17 | Chisnall Hall, No.1 | Coppull | 82107 | |
| WILDING | A. (injured) | 1937 | 18 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 82108 |
| WILDING | Adam | 1937 | 38 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Shotfirer | 82109 |
| WILDING | Albert (injured) | 1957 | Sandwith Mine | Whitehaven | Dumper Driver | 82110 | |
| WILDING | Arthur | 1934 | 17 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Haulage Hand | 82111 |
| WILDING | Austin (injured) | 1940 | 41 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Coal Filler | 82112 |
| WILDING | Edward (injured) | 1914 | 35 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Collier | 82113 |
| WILDING | George | 1913 | 59 | Slough | Brownhills | Collier | 82114 |
| WILDING | Harry (injured) | 1933 | 44 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Dataller | 82115 |
| WILDING | James (injured) | 1930 | 29 | Holland | Upholland | Drawer | 82116 |
| WILDING | Joseph | 1903 | 27 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier | 82117 |
| WILDING | Leslie (injured) | 1929 | 42 | Eatock | Hindley | Collier | 82118 |
| WILDING | Leslie John (injured) | 1946 | 19 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Assistant collier | 82119 |
| WILDING | R. (injured) | 1914 | 24 | Appley Road Quarry | Appley Bridge | Labourer | 82120 |
| WILDING | Robert | 1908 | 37 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 82121 |
| WILDING | Robert (injured) | 1938 | 29 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Roof Ripper | 82122 |
| WILDING | William (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Chanters | Atherton | Coalcutterman | 82123 |
| WILDIN | Riley | 1955 | 56 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | 82106 | |
| WILDGOOSE | C.W. | 1911 | 18 | Tinsley Park | Tinsley Park | Labourer | 82103 |
| WILDGOOSE | George | 1900 | 35 | South Wingfield | Oakerthorpe | Pump Attendant | 82104 |
| WILDGOOSE | George (injured) | 1919 | 30 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Jigger | 82105 |
| WILDEMAN | John (injured) | 1943 | 54 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 82102 |