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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Llay Main | Llay | Labourer | 17934 |
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1942 | 61 | Giants Hall | Standish | Fireman | 17935 |
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1948 | 55 | Fence, No.1 | Fence | Coal Getter | 17936 |
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1957 | 64 | Fence, No.2 | Fence | Collier | 17937 |
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1959 | 35 | Reedley | Reedley | Collier | 17938 |
| DEAN | John (injured) | 1959 | Reedley | Reedley | Collier | 17939 | |
| DEAN | Joseph (injured) | 1959 | 47 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Collier | 17940 |
| DEAN | Leonard (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Vivian | Six Bells | Collier’s Helper | 17941 |
| DEAN | O. | 1916 | 30 | Holditch | Chesterton | 17942 | |
| DEAN | Owen (Injured) | 1916 | 35 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulier | 17943 |
| DEAN | P. | 1926 | 20 | Holditch | Chesterton | 17944 | |
| DEAN | Peter (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17945 | ||
| DEAN | Peter (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Bedford | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 17946 |
| DEAN | Richard (injured) | 1921 | 52 | Reedley | Reedley | Drawer | 17947 |
| DEAN | Robert (injured) | 1928 | 47 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 17948 |
| DEAN | Ronald (injured) | 1941 | 26 | Stafford | Fenton | Ripper's Assistant | 17949 |
| DEAN | Sydney (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Rider | 17950 |
| DEAN | Thomas | 1907 | 31 | Coppice (a) | Heath Hayes | Stallman | 17951 |
| DEAN | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 32 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Banksman | 17952 |
| DEAN | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Collier | 17953 |
| DEAN | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 35 | St John's | Maesteg | Pitman | 17954 |
| DEAN | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Billinge Lane | Billinge | Contractor’s Man | 17955 | |
| DEAN | Thomas Edgar | 1900 | 21 | Crowhurst Quarry | Labourer | 17956 | |
| DEAN | W.C. | 1911 | 22 | Apedale, Burley Pit | Apedale | 17957 | |
| DEAN | Walter (Injured) | 1918 | 34 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Drawer | 17958 |