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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMPSTER | Samuel | 1952 | 34 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Sinker | 18107 |
| DEMPSTER | William Archibald | 1920 | Kames | Muirkirk | 18108 | ||
| DEMPSEY | Alexander | 1908 | 16 | Greenland Quarry | Assistant quarrier | 18088 | |
| DEMPSEY | Charles | 1941 | 15 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18089 | |
| DEMPSEY | Charles | 1941 | 15 | Glencraig, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Wood boy | 18090 |
| DEMPSEY | Francis | 1950 | 27 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18091 | |
| DEMPSEY | Frank | 1949 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 18092 | ||
| DEMPSEY | Frank (injured) | 1942 | 31 | Gibfield | Atherton | Collier | 18093 |
| DEMPSEY | John (injured) | 1938 | 23 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Packer | 18094 |
| DEMPSEY | Joseph | 1906 | 53 | Rosehall, No.7 Pit | Coatbridge | Shaftsman | 18095 |
| DEMPSEY | Michael (Injured) | 1915 | Dunmanus Bay Mine | Ballydehob | Engineman | 18096 | |
| DEMPSEY | Michael J. (Injured) | 1989 | 48 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 18097 |
| DEMPSEY | Neil | 1957 | Wester Auchengeich | Bishopbriggs | Coal Stripper | 18098 | |
| DEMPSEY | Richard (Injured) | 1914 | 16 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Browhand | 18099 |
| DEMPSAY | Dominic | 1913 | 46 | Loanhead, Burghlee | Loanhead | Coal Picker | 18087 |
| DEMPHY | Edward (injured) | 1926 | 68 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Surface Labourer | 18086 |
| DEMOCH or DEMUK | D. (Injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 18085 | ||
| DEMMER | Arthur (injured) | 1946 | 47 | Werntarw | Pencoed | Collier | 18084 |
| DEMFREY | William (injured) | 1946 | 36 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Assistant Repairer | 18083 |
| DEMAINE | Horace (injured) | 1939 | 45 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Dataller | 18082 |
| DELVIN | James | 1911 | 48 | Ravensworth | Lamesley | Sinker | 18080 |
| DELVIN | Samuel | 1947 | 27 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 18081 |
| DELUSE | John (Injured) | 1914 | 30 | Garswood Hall, No.3 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 18079 |
| DELUCE | James (Injured) | 1916 | 23 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 18077 |
| DELUCE | William | 1901 | 25 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 18078 |