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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCHERTY | Andrew White | 1959 | 43 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Coal Cutterman | 18742 |
| DOCHERTY | Andrew Whyte | 1959 | 43 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Cutterman | 18743 |
| DOCHERTY | Daniel | 1901 | 28 | Dechmont, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Drawer | 18744 |
| DOCHERTY | Edward | 1900 | 35 | Bothwell Park Quarry | Uddingston | Quarryman | 18745 |
| DOCHERTY | Edward | 1910 | 19 | Woolmet | Portobello | Drawer | 18746 |
| DOCHERTY | Edward | 1927 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 18747 | |
| DOCHERTY | Edward | 1927 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18748 | ||
| DOCHERTY | Helen | 1908 | 15 | Bredisholm | Bargeddie | Message girl | 18749 |
| DOCHERTY | Jackie | 1957 | 40 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | 18750 | |
| DOCHERTY | James | 1903 | 35 | Cadzow, No.2 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 18751 |
| DOCHERTY | James | 1907 | 46 | Carmuir | Larbert | Miner | 18752 |
| DOCHERTY | James | 1917 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | 18753 | ||
| DOCHERTY | James | 1919 | Kirkwood | Coatbridge | 18754 | ||
| DOCHERTY | James | 1927 | Broomrigg, No.2 Pit | Bonnybridge | Miner | 18755 | |
| DOCHERTY | James | 1931 | 51 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Miner | 18756 |
| DOCHERTY | John | 1905 | 25 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | BrIcklayer | 18757 |
| DOCHERTY | John | 1912 | 69 | Bedlay | Glenboig | Waggon Greaser | 18758 |
| DOCHERTY | John | 1960 | 30 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | 18759 | |
| DOCHERTY | John | 1964 | Comrie | Saline | Miner | 18760 | |
| DOCHERTY | Joseph | 1908 | 35 | Blantyreferme, No.2 Pit | Uddingston | Brusher | 18761 |
| DOCHERTY | Joseph | 1910 | 39 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 18762 |
| DOCHERTY | Joseph | 1948 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18763 | ||
| DOCHERTY | Joseph | 1948 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 18764 | |
| DOCHERTY | Michael | 1901 | 28 | Hallside | Cambuslang | Brusher | 18765 |
| DOCHERTY | Michael | 1901 | 63 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 18766 |