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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOBSON | James | 1924 | 54 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Rolleyway Man | 18724 |
| DOBSON | James Oliver | 1904 | 41 | Walker, Jane Pit | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sinker | 18725 |
| DOBSON | John | 1914 | 38 | Blackrod, No.4 | Blackrod | Dataller | 18726 |
| DOBSON | John | 1914 | 40 | Scot Lane, No.4 | Blackrod | Dataller | 18727 |
| DOBSON | John George | 1910 | 19 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Putter | 18728 |
| DOBSON | John George | 1923 | 16 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | 18729 | |
| DOBSON | K. (Injured) | 1986 | 56 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Contractors employee | 18730 |
| DOBSON | Laurence (Injured) | 1917 | 17 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Smith’s Striker | 18731 |
| DOBSON | R. (Injured) | 1984 | 56 | Holditch | Chesterton | Back Ripper | 18732 |
| DOBSON | Robert (injured) | 1949 | 38 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Packer | 18733 |
| DOBSON | Robert Henry | 1930 | Bedlington, E Pit | Bedlington | 18734 | ||
| DOBSON | Thomas | 1901 | 26 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Labourer | 18735 |
| DOBSON | W. | 1901 | 51 | Rothwell Haigh | Rothwell | Mechanic | 18736 |
| DOBSON | W. | 1905 | 48 | Nostell Quarry | Nostell | Labourer | 18737 |
| DOBSON | William | 1914 | 14 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Driver | 18738 |
| DOBSON | William (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Coalcutter Machineman | 18739 |
| DOBSON | William (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 18740 |
| DOBSON | William J. (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Watermills Footrail | Apedale | Collier | 18741 |
| DOBMAN | W. (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Fireman | 18708 |
| DOBLE | Sidney (injured) | 1956 | 52 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Pitman | 18706 |
| DOBLE | William (injured) | 1952 | 50 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Repairer | 18707 |
| DOBINSON | Edwin | 1906 | 35 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Hewer | 18704 |
| DOBINSON | Ralph William | 1902 | 32 | South Durham | Shildon | Gatewayman | 18705 |
| DOBEY | George | 1906 | 63 | Murton | Murton | Labourer | 18703 |
| DOBBS | Herbert | 1912 | 26 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 18694 |