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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGAN | Martin | 1928 | 22 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 18476 |
| DIFFEY | Robert | 1900 | 46 | Norden Mine | Norden | Clay miner | 18475 |
| DIETZCH | Jurgen (injured) | 1958 | 20 | Cynheidre, Nos 1 & 2 | Cynheidre | Mining Student | 18474 |
| DIERY | Edward | 1906 | 38 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Labourer | 18472 |
| DIERY | Philip Henry | 1906 | 36 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Labourer | 18473 |
| DIEGAN | Andrew | 1901 | 22 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Waller | 18471 |
| DIDLICK | William (Injured) | 1912 | 22 | Whitworth, No.2 | Tredegar | Timberman | 18470 |
| DIDELOT | David Paul (Injured) | 1981 | 26 | Great Carclaze Quarry | Carclaze | Transport driver | 18469 |
| DIDAK | I. (Injured) | 1975 | 30 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 18468 |
| DICKSON | Alex. | 1915 | 23 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | 18441 | |
| DICKSON | Alexander | 1920 | Fordel Mains | Dalkeith | 18442 | ||
| DICKSON | Archibald | 1918 | Parkhead | Motherwell | 18443 | ||
| DICKSON | Arthur | 1909 | 32 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Roadsman | 18444 |
| DICKSON | David | 1947 | 45 | Branchal | Cambusnethan | Miner | 18445 |
| DICKSON | David (Injured) | 1973 | 48 | Seafield | Kirkcaldy | Brusher | 18446 |
| DICKSON | George | 1904 | 30 | Bispham Hall [Gauntly, No.1?] | Billinge | Mach. Inspector | 18447 |
| DICKSON | H. | 1935 | 30 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Cutter | 18448 |
| DICKSON | H. (injured) | 1955 | Haile Moor Mine | Haile | Miner | 18449 | |
| DICKSON | James | 1900 | 27 | Carbarns | Wishaw | Fireman | 18450 |
| DICKSON | James | 1900 | 18 | Douglas Park, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 18451 |
| DICKSON | James | 1907 | 42 | Aitken | Kelty | Labourer | 18452 |
| DICKSON | James A. (Injured) | 1917 | 24 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Fireman | 18453 |
| DICKSON | James Paton | 1945 | 46 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Miner | 18454 |
| DICKSON | John | 1908 | 39 | Wallyford | Mussleburgh | Miner | 18455 |
| DICKSON | John | 1928 | 22 | Cadzow | Hamilton | Pithead engineer | 18456 |