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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST | A.J. (injured) | 1925 | 28 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Fireman | 81114 |
| WEST | Albert (injured) | 1937 | 37 | Chanters | Atherton | Packer | 81115 |
| WEST | B. | 1959 | 38 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier | 81116 |
| WEST | Bert (injured) | 1915 | 34 | Parr, Nos 4 & 5 Sidings | St Helens | Brakesman | 81117 |
| WEST | Cyril (injured) | 1950 | 41 | Cronton | Whiston | Salvage Man | 81118 |
| WEST | David (injured) | 1912 | 34 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 81119 |
| WEST | Douglas (injured) | 1932 | 15 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier Boy | 81120 |
| WEST | Earl Fitzgeorge | 1910 | 14 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Driver | 81121 |
| WEST | Eric Howard (injured) | 1947 | 20 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier & Ripper | 81122 |
| WEST | Ernest | 1942 | 32 | Sneyd | Burslem | Coal Cutter | 81123 |
| WEST | Frank | 1952 | 58 | Pooley Hall | Polesworth | Miner | 81124 |
| WEST | Frederick J.J. (injured) | 1957 | 47 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Coal Hewer | 81125 |
| WEST | G.A. (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Storekeeper | 81126 |
| WEST | George | 1931 | Newbattle, Shaw's Coal Depot | Newtongrange | 81127 | ||
| WEST | Gerald (injured) | 1956 | 17 | Morlais | Llangennech | Assistant Collier | 81128 |
| WEST | Harry | 1938 | 50 | St George's | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 81129 |
| WEST | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 17 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Engineboy | 81130 |
| WEST | Herbert (injured) | 1930 | 41 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 81131 |
| WEST | Horace | 1938 | 63 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Coalcutter | 81132 |
| WEST | J. (Injured) | 1987 | 49 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Ropeman | 81133 |
| WEST | J.R. (injured) | 1956 | 42 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Ripper's Assistant | 81134 |
| WEST | James | 1914 | 18 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 81135 |
| WEST | John | 1905 | 45 | Pumpherston, No.5 | Uphall | Contractor | 81136 |
| WEST | John | 1906 | 26 | Charity | Collycroft | Trammer | 81137 |
| WEST | John | 1912 | 27 | Cambrian Navigation | Clydach Vale | Barry Shifter | 81138 |