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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVINE | W. | 1947 | 62 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Labourer | 18295 |
| DEVINE | William | 1903 | 34 | Aldridge, No.1 | Aldridge | Timberer | 18296 |
| DEVEY | George Henry | 1911 | 25 | Littleton | Huntington | Stallman | 18274 |
| DEVEREUX | Philip | 1904 | 28 | Dalquhandy, No.3 | Coalburn | Miner | 18272 |
| DEVEREUX | R. (injured) | 1956 | 47 | Dare | Cwmparc | Borer | 18273 |
| DEVEREAUX | John | 1908 | 26 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Rider | 18271 |
| DEVERAUX | E.F. (injured) | 1937 | 24 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 18267 |
| DEVERAUX | M. (injured) | 1927 | 45 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Surface Foreman | 18268 |
| DEVERAUX | William (Injured) | 1911 | 57 | Broad Oak | Loughor | Collier | 18269 |
| DEVERAUX | William Donkin | 1908 | 40 | Cambois | Blyth | Hewer | 18270 |
| DEVER | James (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18266 | ||
| DEVENNY | John (injured) | 1932 | 22 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Pumpman | 18265 |
| DEVELIN | Daniel (injured) | 1955 | 56 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 18264 |
| DEVAS | Philip | 1981 | 23 | Dention No.1 Site drilling rig | Goldhurst | Roughneck | 18263 |
| DEVANY | Charles | 1943 | 57 | Bellman Park Quarry | Clitheroe | Trammer | 18262 |
| DEVANEY | Austin | 1908 | 28 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 18254 |
| DEVANEY | John | 1955 | 40 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 18255 |
| DEVANEY | John (injured) | 1951 | 24 | Old Boston | Haydock | Trainee Ripper | 18256 |
| DEVANEY | John (injured) | 1955 | 39 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 18257 |
| DEVANEY | M. (injured) | 1958 | 32 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Tunneller | 18258 |
| DEVANEY | Martin (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Tunneller | 18259 |
| DEVANEY | Michael (injured) | 1938 | 39 | Bradford | Bradford | Prop Drawer | 18260 |
| DEVANEY | Samuel (Injured) | 1915 | 15 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Loader On | 18261 |
| DEVAN | George Murray | 1948 | Boglea | Greengairs | Miner | 18253 | |
| DEUTLER | Karl (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Erector | 18252 |