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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXON | Henry | 1914 | 52 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 18599 |
| DIXON | Henry (Injured) | 1913 | 51 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Collier | 18600 |
| DIXON | Henry (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 18601 | ||
| DIXON | J. | 1944 | 57 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Rolleyway Man | 18602 |
| DIXON | J. (injured) | 1956 | 40 | Bryn | Bryn | Turbine Attendant | 18603 |
| DIXON | J. (injured) | 1957 | 32 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Eimco Attendant | 18604 |
| DIXON | J.R. | 1938 | 23 | Usworth | Usworth | Putter | 18605 |
| DIXON | James | 1909 | 40 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Shifter | 18606 |
| DIXON | James (injured) | 1920 | 49 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 18607 |
| DIXON | John | 1902 | 57 | Hylton | Castletown | Onsetter | 18608 |
| DIXON | John | 1908 | 42 | Glebe | Washington | 18609 | |
| DIXON | John | 1908 | 42 | Washington Glebe | Washington | Stoneman | 18610 |
| DIXON | John | 1913 | 29 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 18611 |
| DIXON | John | 1913 | 26 | Shildon Lodge | Shildon | Filler | 18612 |
| DIXON | John | 1914 | 17 | Cramlington, Ann Pit | Cramlington | Driver | 18613 |
| DIXON | John | 1916 | 45 | Lower East Knowl | Wolstenholme | Collier | 18614 |
| DIXON | John | 1924 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 18615 |
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1920 | 35 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Contractor’s Man | 18616 |
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18617 | ||
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1930 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 18618 | ||
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1942 | 39 | Clock Face | St Helens | Collier | 18619 |
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1953 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Filler | 18620 | |
| DIXON | John (injured) | 1959 | Honister Mine | Honister | Slate quarryman | 18621 | |
| DIXON | John Guy | 1906 | 62 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Shifter | 18622 |
| DIXON | John James | 1924 | 34 | Bedlington, D Pit | Bedlington | Stoneman | 18623 |