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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESOLE | Simpico (injured) | 1953 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Underground Labourer | 18251 | |
| DESMEAD | Thomas (Injured) | 1911 | 40 | Llandaval | Aberbeeg | Ripper | 18250 |
| DESETH | Francesco (Injured) | 1987 | 50 | Melbur Quarry | Summercourt | Driller | 18249 |
| DERWENT | J. | 1941 | 20 | Buckton Quarry | Mossley | Driller | 18248 |
| DERRY | Arthur | 1909 | 25 | Conduit, No.3 | Norton Canes | Horse driver | 18246 |
| DERRY | William A. (Injured) | 1980 | 52 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Development worker | 18247 |
| DERRIS | Andrew | 1908 | 32 | Orbiston, No.3 Pit | Orbiston | Miner | 18245 |
| DERRINGTON | Thomas | 1902 | 32 | Florence | Longton | Platelayer | 18244 |
| DERRICOTT | Frederick (injured) | 1958 | 31 | Bickershaw, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Bickershaw | Fitter | 18241 |
| DERRICOTT | Harry (injured) | 1942 | 47 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Salvage Man | 18242 |
| DERRICOTT | John (injured) | 1938 | 36 | Park Hall | Longton | Fireman | 18243 |
| DERRICK | Arthur (injured) | 1945 | 21 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 18230 |
| DERRICK | B. (injured) | 1954 | 28 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Steel Extractor | 18231 |
| DERRICK | E. (injured) | 1930 | 21 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Rider | 18232 |
| DERRICK | Frederick (injured) | 1930 | 65 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Haulier | 18233 |
| DERRICK | George (Injured) | 1911 | 21 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 18234 |
| DERRICK | George (injured) | 1932 | 29 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 18235 |
| DERRICK | Henry | 1910 | 65 | New Hucknall | Sutton in Ashfield | Dataller | 18236 |
| DERRICK | Ioan Ivor | 1958 | 46 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Deputy | 18237 |
| DERRICK | Richard Thomas | 1931 | 53 | Bentley | Bentley | 18238 | |
| DERRICK | William (injured) | 1930 | 22 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier | 18239 |
| DERRICK | William (injured) | 1947 | 55 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Hitcher | 18240 |
| DERMOTT | S. (Injured) | 1986 | 30 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Joiner craftsman | 18229 |
| DERKIN | James (injured) | 1942 | 60 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier's Mate | 18227 |
| DERKIN | Patrick (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Parr, No.4 | St Helens | Ripper | 18228 |