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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNELLEN | Michael (injured) | 1938 | 31 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Tunneller | 19001 |
| DONNELLAN | John (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 19000 | ||
| DONNELAN | Martin (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 18999 | ||
| DONNACHIE | Hugh | 1917 | Lesmahagow area | 18997 | |||
| DONNACHIE | John | 1912 | 33 | Largobeath | Largoward | Brusher | 18998 |
| DONLON | George (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Tyldesley, No.3 | Tyldesley | Dataller | 18995 |
| DONLON | John | 1908 | 31 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 18996 |
| DONLEY | Henry | 1922 | 51 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Hewer | 18994 |
| DONLEVY or DUNLEVY | Joseph | 1933 | Aitken | Kelty | 18993 | ||
| DONLEVY | Joseph | 1933 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 18991 | |
| DONLEVY | Michael | 1946 | 31 | Gorebridge area | Miner | 18992 | |
| DONLEVEY | Michael | 1917 | Donibristle, James Pit | Cowdenbeath | 18990 | ||
| DONLAN | Martin (Injured) | 1917 | 39 | Ashton's Field | Little Hulton | Collier | 18988 |
| DONLAN | Patrick (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18989 | ||
| DONKIN | James | 1909 | 14 | West Stanley | Stanley | 18985 | |
| DONKIN | Newark | 1923 | 49 | Burradon | Burradon | Hewer | 18986 |
| DONKIN | Robert Horn | 1914 | 15 | Urpeth, 'C' | Urpeth | Driver | 18987 |
| DONEY or DORRY | Daniel G. | 1905 | 58 | Eppleton | Hetton | Hewer | 18984 |
| DONEY | William Thomas | 1906 | 33 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Hewer | 18983 |
| DONELLY | Francis | 1919 | Dalkeith | Dalkeith | Miner | 18980 | |
| DONELLY | James | 1909 | 32 | Annandale, No.11 Pit | Kilmarnock | Engineman | 18981 |
| DONELLY | John | 1913 | 44 | Walkmill, No.2 | Moresby | Shiftman | 18982 |
| DONELLON | J. (injured) | 1949 | 50 | Bold | Earlstown | Labourer | 18979 |
| DONELAW | Charles (injured) | 1943 | 14 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Screenhand | 18978 |
| DONELAN | Martin (injured) | 1936 | 15 | Bold | Earlstown | Browhand | 18977 |