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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE | John (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Pipeman | 81494 |
| WHITE | John Irvine | 1950 | 26 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Coal Miner | 81495 |
| WHITE | Joseph | 1903 | 18 | Whitwick, No.2 | Coalville | Assistant Onsetter | 81496 |
| WHITE | Joseph (injured) | 1916 | 14 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Driver & Jigger | 81497 |
| WHITE | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81498 | ||
| WHITE | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 81499 | ||
| WHITE | Joseph E. (injured) | 1925 | 23 | Aberbeeg, South | Crumlin | Haulier | 81500 |
| WHITE | Joseph Frederick | 1910 | 26 | Newton Cap | Toronto | Hewer | 81501 |
| WHITE | Joseph Snr (injured) | 1931 | 46 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 81502 |
| WHITE | Joseph Thomas | 1912 | 35 | Bentley | Bentley | Filler | 81503 |
| WHITE | K. (Injured) | 1988 | 35 | Rhaeadr, No.2 [Licensed] | Ammanford | Collier | 81504 |
| WHITE | Kenneth | 1943 | Garn yr Erw opencast | Blaenavon | 81505 | ||
| WHITE | Leonard (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Light Carrier | 81506 |
| WHITE | Maurice | 1909 | 28 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Collier | 81507 |
| WHITE | Michael (injured) | 1920 | 51 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Contractor | 81508 |
| WHITE | Milson (injured) | 1913 | 20 | Llwynypia, No.1 | Llwynypia | Haulier | 81509 |
| WHITE | Nicholas | 1907 | 45 | Dinas Main, No.3 | Gilfach Goch | Ripper | 81510 |
| WHITE | Nicholas (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Rider | 81511 |
| WHITE | Nicholas (Injured) | 1975 | 38 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Miner | 81512 |
| WHITE | Noah (injured) | 1940 | 54 | Pemberton | Wigan | Waggon Lowerer | 81513 |
| WHITE | Patrick | 1904 | 62 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Dataller | 81514 |
| WHITE | Peter (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 81515 | ||
| WHITE | Philip | 1907 | 18 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Rider | 81516 |
| WHITE | R. (injured) | 1955 | 28 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Collier | 81517 |
| WHITE | R.D.J. (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 81518 |