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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELAHAYNE | John | 1925 | 45 | Cethin | Abercanaid | Boiler Stoker | 18052 |
| DELAHAY | David (injured) | 1947 | 43 | Bryn | Bryn | Hardgroundman | 18049 |
| DELAHAY | William (injured) | 1930 | 35 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Haulier | 18050 |
| DELAFIELD | Sydney | 1910 | 25 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 18047 |
| DELAFIELD | Thomas | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 18048 |
| DEIGHTON | Albert | 1914 | 34 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Hewer | 18043 |
| DEIGHTON | George William | 1911 | 31 | Old Silkstone | Dodworth | 18044 | |
| DEIGHTON | George William | 1912 | 31 | Old Silkstone | Silkstone | Hurrier | 18045 |
| DEIGHTON | J. | 1948 | 25 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Putter | 18046 |
| DeGUTIS | K. (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 18041 | ||
| DEGUTIS | Vincent (injured) | 1951 | 43 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 18042 |
| DEGULLS | Joseph ? (injured) | 1956 | 50ยค | Bold | Earlstown | Ripper | 18040 |
| DEGG | Percy (injured) | 1942 | 52 | Stafford, No.1 | Fenton | Ripper | 18038 |
| DEGG | William | 1908 | 43 | Wimblebury | Hednesford | Stallman | 18039 |
| DEFTY | J.T. | 1947 | 42 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Hewer | 18035 |
| DEFTY | R. | 1928 | 44 | North Hetton | Low Moorsley | Shifter | 18036 |
| DEFTY | William Surtees | 1902 | 48 | Brancepeth | Willington | Hewer | 18037 |
| DEERUZ | James C. (injured) | 1956 | 29 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Haulage Hand | 18034 |
| DEERS | David J. (injured) | 1929 | 47 | Cymmer, New Pit | Cymmer | Assistant Repairer | 18033 |
| DEERIN or DUNN | Ralph (injured) | 1958 | 46 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Coalcutter | 18032 |
| DEERIN | William (Injured) | 1980 | 39 | Bold | Earlstown | ATC contract tunneller | 18031 |
| DEERE | Morgan | 1933 | 46 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Collier | 18029 |
| DEERE | Thomas | 1913 | 41 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 18030 | |
| DEER | David John | 1941 | 34 | Felinfran | Glais | Coal Hewer | 18026 |
| DEER | William | 1904 | 26 | Burradon | Burradon | Hewer | 18027 |