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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEHEAD | J.W. (injured) | 1952 | Potts Ghyll Mine | Caldbeck | Mill Foreman | 81604 | |
| WHITEHEAD | James | 1906 | 48 | Butterworth Hall | Milnrow | Collier | 81605 |
| WHITEHEAD | John | 1906 | 51 | Boldon | West Boldon | Mason | 81606 |
| WHITEHEAD | John | 1909 | 15 | Benarty | Kelty | Pony Driver | 81607 |
| WHITEHEAD | John | 1916 | 15 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 81608 |
| WHITEHEAD | John | 1942 | 39 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Collier | 81609 |
| WHITEHEAD | John (injured) | 1914 | 15 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Haulage Man | 81610 |
| WHITEHEAD | John (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 81611 |
| WHITEHEAD | John (injured) | 1944 | 40 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Shotfirer | 81612 |
| WHITEHEAD | John Forrest | 1912 | 17 | Water Haigh | Oulton | 81613 | |
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph | 1901 | 28 | Oakwell | Ilkeston | Stallman | 81614 |
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph | 1913 | 36 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Chargeman | 81615 |
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 33 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Collier | 81616 |
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81617 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81618 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph Forest | 1912 | 17 | Water Haigh | Oulton | Labourer | 81619 |
| WHITEHEAD | Joseph Forrest | 1912 | 17 | Water Haigh | Oulton | Lamp carrier | 81620 |
| WHITEHEAD | Leonard Joseph | 1913 | 14 | Jee's Hartshill Quarry | Hartshill Green | Shute Attendant | 81621 |
| WHITEHEAD | Levi (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81622 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | R.H. | 1923 | 15 | Boldon | West Boldon | Driver | 81623 |
| WHITEHEAD | Redvers Baden | 1938 | 37 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Shotfirer | 81624 |
| WHITEHEAD | Ronald (Injured) | 1982 | 48 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Coalface worker | 81625 |
| WHITEHEAD | S. (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81626 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | S. (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81627 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | Simon (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81628 |