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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNINSON | Richard | 1902 | 46 | Murton | Murton | Timber drawer | 19026 |
| DONNELON | M. (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 19025 | ||
| DONNELLY | Arthur | 1924 | Gateside | Kirkconnel | 19002 | ||
| DONNELLY | Francis Jnr | 1909 | 18 | West Stanley | Stanley | 19003 | |
| DONNELLY | J. (injured) | 1957 | Sandwith Mine | Whitehaven | Shotfirer | 19004 | |
| DONNELLY | J. (Injured) | 1976 | 41 | Littleton | Huntington | Supplies worker | 19005 |
| DONNELLY | James | 1907 | 22 | Philpstoun | Philpstoun | Miner | 19006 |
| DONNELLY | James | 1907 | 22 | Philpstoun, No.5 | Philpstoun | Miner | 19007 |
| DONNELLY | James | 1926 | 33 | Ellel Crag Quarry | Galgate | Labourer | 19008 |
| DONNELLY | James | 1927 | 48 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Contractor | 19009 |
| DONNELLY | John | 1901 | 30 | Swinhill, No.6 Pit | Larkhall | Miner | 19010 |
| DONNELLY | John | 1909 | 34 | West Stanley | Stanley | 19011 | |
| DONNELLY | John | 1936 | 36 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 19012 | |
| DONNELLY | John (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Coalisland (Annagher) | Dungannon | Labourer | 19013 |
| DONNELLY | John (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Parsonage | Leigh | Packer | 19014 |
| DONNELLY | Micahel | 1924 | 24 | Thankerton, No.6 Pit | Holytown | Brusher | 19015 |
| DONNELLY | Michael | 1924 | 24 | Thankerton | Holytown | Brusher | 19016 |
| DONNELLY | Samuel | 1906 | 22 | Kibblesworth | Lamesley | Screener | 19017 |
| DONNELLY | T. | 1916 | 47 | Blaydon Burn, Bessie Pit | Winlaton | Hewer | 19018 |
| DONNELLY | Terence (injured) | 1946 | 16 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Drawer | 19019 |
| DONNELLY | Thomas | 1902 | 14 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Driver | 19020 |
| DONNELLY | Thomas | 1907 | 40 | Doonagore Quarry | Ireland | Quarrier | 19021 |
| DONNELLY | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 50 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Contractor’s Man | 19022 |
| DONNELLY | William | 1908 | 27 | Crawford, No.2 | Hindley | Dataller | 19023 |
| DONNELLY | William (Injured) | 1918 | 29 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Trammer | 19024 |