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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17997 | ||
| DEARDEN | William (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17998 | ||
| DEANS | James | 1906 | 15 | Seaham | Seaham | Shaft lad | 17973 |
| DEANS | William | 1953 | 48 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Bank Hand | 17974 |
| DEANE | Charles (Injured) | 1911 | 30 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Hitcher | 17966 |
| DEANE | Derwyn (Injured) | 1911 | 17 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Collier | 17967 |
| DEANE | James (injured) | 1937 | 19 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 17968 |
| DEANE | Michael | 1921 | 23 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Hewer | 17969 |
| DEANE | Ronald (injured) | 1946 | 25 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Collier | 17970 |
| DEANE | Sydney (Injured) | 1911 | 33 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Sinker | 17971 |
| DEANE | William (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Glen Rhondda, No.2 | Blaencwm | Shackler | 17972 |
| DEAN | George (injured) | 1948 | 52 | Towneley, Slatterford Drift | Burnley | Ripper | 17920 |
| DEAN | Harry (injured) | 1947 | 45 | Lea Green, King Pit | St Helens | Ripper | 17921 |
| DEAN | Henry | 1912 | 35 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 17922 |
| DEAN | Henry | 1915 | 28 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Loco. Driver | 17923 |
| DEAN | Henry | 1918 | 32 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 17924 |
| DEAN | Henry (injured) | 1926 | 38 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Waggoner | 17925 |
| DEAN | J.S. (Injured) | 1986 | 39 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Asst. mechanical engineer | 17926 |
| DEAN | James (injured) | 1924 | 51 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Metalman | 17927 |
| DEAN | James (injured) | 1927 | 41 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 17928 |
| DEAN | James William | 1909 | 19 | West Stanley | Stanley | 17929 | |
| DEAN | Jesse | 1918 | 26 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Pumpman | 17930 |
| DEAN | John | 1918 | 27 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 17931 |
| DEAN | John | 1923 | 31 | Whinney Hill | Altham | Fireman | 17932 |
| DEAN | John (Injured) | 1916 | 16 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Drawer | 17933 |