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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER | George T. (Injured) | 1916 | 52 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Miner | 19200 |
| DOVER | Joseph William | 1909 | 17 | West Stanley | Stanley | 19201 | |
| DOVENOR | William | 1912 | 28 | Crawford | Hindley | Dataller | 19199 |
| DOVE | George | 1900 | 18 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | Labourer | 19193 |
| DOVE | George | 1907 | 38 | Allerton Bywater | Allerton Bywater | Loco. Fireman | 19194 |
| DOVE | George R. (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Whitpate Quarry | Clay Getter | 19195 | |
| DOVE | Thomas (not recovered) | 1931 | 43 | Bentley | Bentley | 19196 | |
| DOVE | Thomas W. | 1907 | 14 | Esh | Esh | Driver | 19197 |
| DOVE | William | 1912 | 22 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 19198 |
| DOUTHWAITE | John George | 1924 | 26 | Newton Cap | Toronto | Cutter | 19192 |
| DOUSE | Frank | 1906 | 35 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Labourer | 19191 |
| DOULIS | Lewis (injured) | 1948 | 17 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Collier's Assistant | 19190 |
| DOUGRAY | James | 1907 | 45 | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 19189 |
| DOUGLASS | Thomas | 1914 | 30 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | Stoneman | 19188 |
| DOUGLAS | A. (Injured) | 1985 | 47 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Pit bottom worker | 19146 |
| DOUGLAS | A.S. | 1945 | 16 | Broomhill | Togston | Screener | 19147 |
| DOUGLAS | Abraham | 1955 | Wester Auchengeich | Bishopbriggs | Miner | 19148 | |
| DOUGLAS | Albert (injured) | 1930 | 21 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 19149 |
| DOUGLAS | Barry (Injured) | 1982 | 47 | Holditch | Chesterton | Methane Borer | 19150 |
| DOUGLAS | Chris | 1941 | 41 | Vane Tempest | Seaham | Engineman | 19151 |
| DOUGLAS | Donald | 1901 | 22 | Minera | Minera | Miner | 19152 |
| DOUGLAS | Donald | 1901 | 22 | Minera, Meadow Shaft | Minera | Miner | 19153 |
| DOUGLAS | Drummond Dick | 1919 | Hopetoun, No.6 Pit | Winchburgh | Shale Miner | 19154 | |
| DOUGLAS | George Sanderson Campbell Duncan | 1952 | 60 | Glendevon, No.6 Mine | Winchburgh | Chain-runner | 19155 |
| DOUGLAS | Henry Elliot | 1922 | 36 | Trafalgar | Drybrook | 19156 |