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 | T.A. | 1929 | 48 | Chilton | Chilton | Hewer | 81629 |
| WHITEHEAD | Thomas | 1909 | 38 | West Stanley | Stanley | 81630 | |
| WHITEHEAD | Thomas William | 1914 | 54 | Dark Lane | Ravensthorpe | Collier | 81631 |
| WHITEHEAD | Walter | 1910 | 41 | Bradford, Parker Pit | Bradford | Fireman | 81632 |
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1918 | 48 | Parkfield Quarry | Wagon Fitter | 81633 | |
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81634 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81635 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81636 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81637 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Ripper | 81638 |
| WHITEHEAD | William Henry (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81639 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81640 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William Henry (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81641 | ||
| WHITEHEAD | William J. (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81642 | ||
| WHITEHAVEN | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 81587 | ||
| WHITEHALL | Joseph | 1902 | 66 | Newcastle | Basford | Not an employee | 81586 |
| WHITEHAD | David (injured) | 1936 | 40 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Shunter | 81584 |
| WHITEHAD | David (injured) | 1958 | 42 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Banksman | 81585 |
| WHITEFORD | John | 1932 | 41 | Cardowan, No.1 Pit | Stepps | Shot Firer | 81582 |
| WHITEFORD | William Blair | 1949 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Fireman | 81583 | |
| WHITEFIELD | Edward | 1901 | 18 | East Howle | Ferryhill | Apprentice Fitter | 81578 |
| WHITEFIELD | Isaac | 1936 | Woodend | Armadale | Machineman | 81579 | |
| WHITEFIELD | John R. | 1904 | 31 | Westwood, | Hemsterley | Blacksmith | 81580 |
| WHITEFIELD | William Heeps | 1925 | Hopetoun, No.2 Balbardie Pit | Bathgate | Oncost Worker | 81581 | |
| WHITECROSS | Robert | 1919 | 53 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Miner | 81577 |