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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOONAN | James John | 1951 | 25 | Baads | West Calder | Miner | 19076 |
| DOOLRY | John (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 19075 | ||
| DOOLING | Thomas (Injured) | 1915 | 35 | Rock Drift & Bog Pit | Castlecomer | Collier | 19074 |
| DOOLEY | Benjamin Jnr (Injured) | 1905 | 23 | Manners | Ilkeston | Coal cutterAttendant | 19067 |
| DOOLEY | Edward (injured) | 1950 | 48 | Chairwood Lane Opencast | Foreman Fitter | 19068 | |
| DOOLEY | Frank (injured) | 1925 | 23 | Lea Green | St Helens | Drawer | 19069 |
| DOOLEY | Frank (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 19070 | ||
| DOOLEY | J.H. | 1935 | 35 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | 19071 | |
| DOOLEY | John (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 19072 | ||
| DOOLEY | Samuel | 1932 | 36 | Cotes Park | Alfreton | 19073 | |
| DOOLAN | Thomas | 1930 | 45 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Fireman | 19065 |
| DOOLAN | William | 1922 | 47 | Ayr, No.1 Drumley Pit | Annbank | Roadsman | 19066 |
| DOOHAN | Arthur | 1939 | 39 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 19063 |
| DOOHAN | Hugh | 1904 | 51 | Blairhall | East Grange | Miner | 19064 |
| DOOHAM | James | 1948 | 33 | Bradford | Bradford | Master Sinker | 19062 |
| DOOGAN | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Parsonage | Leigh | Haulage Hand | 19061 |
| DONOVAN | Cornelius | 1911 | 46 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Labourer | 19041 |
| DONOVAN | D. (injured) | 1954 | 53 | Groesfaen | Deri | Conveyor Attendant | 19042 |
| DONOVAN | Dan. Joe | 1906 | 21 | Scart | Labourer | 19043 | |
| DONOVAN | Edward (injured) | 1929 | 28 | Ogilvie | Deri | Collier | 19044 |
| DONOVAN | J. (injured) | 1943 | 44 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Assistant Repairer | 19045 |
| DONOVAN | J.A. (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Labourer | 19046 |
| DONOVAN | James | 1943 | 32 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Collier | 19047 |
| DONOVAN | James (injured) | 1932 | 26 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Contractor | 19048 |
| DONOVAN | James Alwyn (injured) | 1946 | 20 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 19049 |