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 | Michael | 1907 | 31 | Auchinlea Quarry | Cleland | Labourer | 18767 |
| DOCHERTY | Morrison | 1920 | Earnock | Hamilton | Miner | 18768 | |
| DOCHERTY | Patrick | 1900 | 27 | Sneyd | Burslem | Sinker | 18769 |
| DOCHERTY | Peter | 1920 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | 18770 | ||
| DOCHERTY | Robert | 1917 | Dalquhandy | Coalburn | 18771 | ||
| DOCHERTY | Thomas | 1902 | 35 | Holytown, No.8 Pit | Holytown | Labourer | 18772 |
| DOCHERTY | Thomas | 1952 | 51 | Easthouses | Easthouses | Coal Miner (Brusher) | 18773 |
| DOCHERTY | W. | 1938 | 45 | Chester South Moor | Waldridge | Cutter | 18774 |
| DOCHERTY | William (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Habergham | Habergham | Drawer | 18775 |
| DOCHERTY | William Waddell | 1927 | 17 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | 18776 | |
| DOBSON | A. | 1904 | 30 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Collier | 18709 |
| DOBSON | Arthur (Injured) | 1916 | 19 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Drawer | 18710 |
| DOBSON | Caleb (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Blaenclydach Drift | Blaen Clydach | Collier | 18711 |
| DOBSON | Eric | 1954 | 22 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Ripper | 18712 |
| DOBSON | Frank | 1907 | 40 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Chargeman of the staple pit | 18713 |
| DOBSON | George | 1900 | 59 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Hewer | 18714 |
| DOBSON | George | 1915 | 39 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | 18715 | |
| DOBSON | George W. (injured) | 1948 | Moorbank Mine | Millom | Loco Stoker | 18716 | |
| DOBSON | Harry | 1939 | Rookery | Talke | 18717 | ||
| DOBSON | Harry | 1958 | 54 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | 18718 | |
| DOBSON | Henry | 1945 | 46 | South Garesfield | Burnopfield | Hewer | 18719 |
| DOBSON | Henry (injured) | 1948 | Sandside Quarry | Sandside | 18720 | ||
| DOBSON | Henry Neville | 1929 | Rishton | Rishton | 18721 | ||
| DOBSON | J. | 1944 | 44 | Leycett | Leycett | 18722 | |
| DOBSON | James | 1911 | 21 | Shawfield, No.2 | Law | Bogieman | 18723 |