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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEARSH | James | 1904 | 13 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier’s Boy | 81576 |
| WHITE | A. | 1942 | 65 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Wasteman | 81420 |
| WHITE | Albert (injured) | 1913 | 25 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Pumpman | 81421 |
| WHITE | Alexander | 1902 | 26 | Dalzell & Broomside | Motherwell | Miner | 81422 |
| WHITE | Alfred | 1973 | 57 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Deputy | 81423 |
| WHITE | Alfred (injured) | 1929 | 41 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Collier | 81424 |
| WHITE | Archie | 1936 | 39 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 81425 | |
| WHITE | Arthur S (injured) | 1938 | 25 | Bankhouse | Packer | 81426 | |
| WHITE | B.W. | 1910 | 27 | Ferndale, No.3 | Ystrad | Haulier | 81427 |
| WHITE | C. | 1944 | 18 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Putter | 81428 |
| WHITE | C. (injured) | 1953 | 44 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Trafficman | 81429 |
| WHITE | Cecil William (injured) | 1911 | 18 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Collier Boy | 81430 |
| WHITE | Charles | 1900 | 52 | Rawdon | Moira | Stallman | 81431 |
| WHITE | Charles | 1911 | 66 | Devonshire Quarry | Stainton with Adgarley | Quarryman | 81432 |
| WHITE | Charles | 1923 | 37 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 81433 |
| WHITE | Charles William | 1910 | 43 | Whitwood | Whitwood | 81434 | |
| WHITE | Charles William | 1910 | 43 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Collier | 81435 |
| WHITE | Colin (Injured) | 1988 | 21 | Plaistow Quarry | Muddiford | Dumper driver | 81436 |
| WHITE | Denton | 1911 | 42 | Florence | Longton | Buttocker | 81437 |
| WHITE | Derek (Injured) | 1989 | 35 | Betws | Ammanford | Deputy | 81438 |
| WHITE | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81439 | ||
| WHITE | Edward (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81440 | ||
| WHITE | Edward (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81441 | ||
| WHITE | Evan (injured) | 1932 | 54 | Markham, South | Blackwood | Labourer | 81442 |
| WHITE | Fergus | 1904 | 31 | Caledonia Fireclay | Paisley | Miner | 81443 |