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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODD | George (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18793 | ||
| DODD | George (injured) | 1936 | 27 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Filler | 18794 |
| DODD | Harold (injured) | 1941 | 35 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Packer | 18795 |
| DODD | Henry | 1901 | 46 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Collier | 18796 |
| DODD | Henry | 1904 | 63 | Seaton Burn | Brunswick | Shifter | 18797 |
| DODD | J.T. | 1901 | 20 | Great Fenton, Bourne Pit | Fenton | Wagoner | 18798 |
| DODD | John | 1929 | 38 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Shifter | 18799 |
| DODD | John | 1944 | West Wylam | West Wylam | 18800 | ||
| DODD | John | 1950 | 45 | Creswell | Creswell | Packer | 18801 |
| DODD | John (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Bradford | Bradford | Chock Drawer | 18802 |
| DODD | John (injured) | 1941 | 53 | Bradford | Bradford | Drawer Off | 18803 |
| DODD | Jonathan (injured) | 1921 | 62 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Collier | 18804 |
| DODD | Josiah | 1928 | 53 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 18805 |
| DODD | Leslie | 1929 | 16 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Assistant Collier | 18806 |
| DODD | Leslie | 1950 | 47 | Creswell | Creswell | Ripper | 18807 |
| DODD | Robert | 1939 | 46 | Gresford | Wrexham | Waste Capper | 18808 |
| DODD | Stanley (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Collier | 18809 |
| DODD | Thomas | 1934 | 39 | Gresford | Wrexham | Ripper | 18810 |
| DODD | Thomas (Injured) | 1914 | 57 | Hafod | Ruabon | Coal Getter | 18811 |
| DODD | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 46 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Dataller | 18812 |
| DODD | Walter (injured) | 1924 | 54 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 18813 |
| DODD | Walter Henry | 1909 | 22 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Hewer | 18814 |
| DOCTORWITCH | M. (Injured) | 1912 | 21 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Labourer | 18779 |
| DOCKSLEY | William | 1942 | 27 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 18778 |
| DOCKERTY | M. (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Gin Pit | Tyldesley | Coal Cutter | 18777 |