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 | William | 1913 | 29 | North Gawber | Gawber | Trammer | 18674 |
| DIXON | William | 1913 | 29 | North Gawber | Gawber | 18675 | |
| DIXON | William | 1947 | 57 | Crofton, Mill Pit | Blyth | Filler | 18676 |
| DIXON | William (Injured) | 1915 | 29 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 18677 |
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1920 | 14 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 18678 |
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 18679 | ||
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 18680 | ||
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18681 | ||
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1931 | 32 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 18682 |
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18683 | |
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1935 | 28 | Sneyd | Burslem | Coalcutter | 18684 |
| DIXON | William (injured) | 1940 | 41 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 18685 |
| DIXON | William J. (injured) | 1940 | 39 | Stafford | Fenton | Packer | 18686 |
| DIX | A. (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 18552 |
| DIX | Albert (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Cwmtillery, No.2 | Cwmtillery | Collier’s Helper | 18553 |
| DIX | Albert J. (injured) | 1927 | 61 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Timberman | 18554 |
| DIX | Colin (injured) | 1949 | 16 | Braysdown | Radstock | Assistant Filler | 18555 |
| DIX | David (injured) | 1930 | 19 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier’s Helper | 18556 |
| DIX | K (injured) | 1959 | 40 | Felinfran | Glais | Hewer | 18557 |
| DIX | M. (injured) | 1958 | 38 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Collier Stallman | 18558 |
| DIX | Oliver | 1918 | Bromley | Stanton Drew | 18559 | ||
| DIX | Richard | 1902 | 44 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Prop drawer | 18560 |
| DIX | Thomas (Injured) | 1912 | 28 | Abercwmboi | Aberdare | Collier | 18561 |
| DIX | William (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Pochin | Hollybush | Underground Labourer | 18562 |
| DIX | William (injured) | 1954 | 40 | Pochin | Hollybush | Stower | 18563 |