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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND | James (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Contractor | 18349 |
| DIAMOND | Joseph G. | 1947 | 33 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 18350 |
| DIAMOND | Na. (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 18351 | ||
| DIAMOND | William | 1901 | 26 | Auchincruive, Mossblown No.1 | Prestwick | Miner | 18352 |
| DI TROIA | Marco James | 1918 | Woolmet | Portobello | 18347 | ||
| DI BIASIO | Roberto | 1962 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Plant attendant | 18346 | |
| DEXTER | Isaac | 1907 | 18 | Southgate | Clowne | Loader | 18344 |
| DEXTER | Thomas J. (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Pentwyn Level | Godre'r-graig | Collier | 18345 |
| DEWSNIP | Joseph (injured) | 1956 | 38 | Wood | Haydock | Overman | 18343 |
| DEWSNAP | George Henry | 1914 | 17 | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | Trammer | 18341 |
| DEWSNAP | Harry (Injured) | 1915 | 32 | Ashton's Field | Little Hulton | Daywageman | 18342 |
| DEWSBURY | George | 1903 | 22 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Waggon lowerer | 18340 |
| DEWS | Frederick | 1931 | 49 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 18339 |
| DEWRY | James (injured) | 1955 | 17 | Ifton | St Martins | Underground Haulage Hand | 18338 |
| DEWRILL | J.J. (Injured) | 1912 | 40 | Torycoed | Llantrisant | Repairer | 18337 |
| DEWHURST | Ben | 1934 | 53 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Coalgetter | 18330 |
| DEWHURST | Fred | 1908 | 17 | Nook | Tyldesley | Haulage hand | 18331 |
| DEWHURST | G. (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Reedley | Reedley | Drawer | 18332 |
| DEWHURST | George | 1935 | 58 | Calder | Altham | Miner | 18333 |
| DEWHURST | Percy | 1907 | 19 | Habergham | Habergham | Fire beater | 18334 |
| DEWHURST | Simon (injured) | 1921 | 25 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 18335 |
| DEWHURST | Simon (injured) | 1946 | 49 | Brackley | Walkden | Contractor | 18336 |
| DEWHIRST | Frank | 1904 | 70 | West Riding | Altofts | Engineman | 18329 |
| DEWEY | A.W. | 1932 | 64 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Stoneman | 18328 |
| DEWAR | George | 1929 | Bowhill, No.2 Shaft | Auchterderran | 18322 |