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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALDSON | Robert Barbar | 1929 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 18963 | ||
| DONALDSON | Samuel | 1929 | 50 | Crossgates area | Crossgates | Miner | 18964 |
| DONALDSON | Thomas | 1919 | Bankton | Tranent | 18965 | ||
| DONALDSON | William | 1912 | 23 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Hewer | 18966 |
| DONALDSON | William | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 18967 | ||
| DONALDSON | William | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 18968 | ||
| DONALDSON | William James | 1959 | Burnston Opencast | New Cumnock | Blacksmith | 18969 | |
| DONALD | Thomas | 1908 | 28 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 18944 |
| DONALD | Alexander | 1962 | Knowehead | Chapelhall | Miner | 18937 | |
| DONALD | E. (Injured) | 1988 | 55 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Winder driver | 18938 |
| DONALD | Ernest W (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 18939 |
| DONALD | George | 1949 | 32 | Meta Pit | Sauchie | 18940 | |
| DONALD | James | 1908 | 19 | Backworth | Backworth | Putter | 18941 |
| DONALD | John | 1903 | 25 | Cambois | Blyth | Hewer | 18942 |
| DONALD | Michael (injured) | 1925 | 56 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor’s Man | 18943 |
| DONAHUE | James (Injured) | 1974 | 24 | Cholwichtown Quarry | Cornwood | Scraper driver | 18936 |
| DONAGHUE | Thomas | 1915 | Hylton | Castletown | 18935 | ||
| DONACHIE | James | 1931 | Glencraig, No.1 Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 18929 | |
| DONACHIE | John | 1912 | 57 | Dechmont | Cambuslang | Assistant Cutter Machineman | 18930 |
| DONACHIE | John | 1950 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18931 | ||
| DONACHIE | John Sinclair | 1950 | 50 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 18932 |
| DONACHIE | Leo | 1942 | 32 | West Calder area | Miner | 18933 | |
| DONACHIE | Robert | 1923 | Tofts | Prestwick | 18934 | ||
| DOMPHY | Michael (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 18928 | ||
| DOMENICAYTIS | Juozapas | 1925 | Bothwell Park, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | 18927 |