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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY | Frederick W. (injured) | 1925 | 52 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Night Overman | 17815 |
| DAY | George | 1900 | 47 | Bothwell Castle, No.2 Pit | Blantyre | Miner | 17816 |
| DAY | George | 1900 | 47 | Bothwell Castle, No.2 Pit | Blantyre | Miner | 17817 |
| DAY | George (injured) | 1925 | 31 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 17818 |
| DAY | H. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17819 | ||
| DAY | H.A. (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17820 | ||
| DAY | Harry (injured) | 1936 | 47 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 17821 |
| DAY | Henry (Injured) | 1911 | 58 | Yard Level | Beaufort | Collier | 17822 |
| DAY | J. (injured) | 1952 | 37 | Trent Vale Quarry | Stoke-on-Trent | Fireman | 17823 |
| DAY | James (injured) | 1926 | 58 | Parsonage | Leigh | Dataller | 17824 |
| DAY | John | 1902 | 21 | West Hallam | Ilkeston | Stallman | 17825 |
| DAY | John | 1904 | 53 | Stafford | Fenton | Loader | 17826 |
| DAY | John Henry | 1912 | 33 | Bullcroft Main | Carcroft | Onsetter | 17827 |
| DAY | John Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 62 | Parsonage | Leigh | Fireman | 17828 |
| DAY | Robert | 1910 | 55 | Haydock, Queen Pit | Haydock | Fireman | 17829 |
| DAY | Robert | 1912 | 26 | Denton, Great | Denton | Filler | 17830 |
| DAY | Samuel | 1913 | 15 | Amington | Amington & Stonydale | Horse Driver | 17831 |
| DAY | Thomas (Injured) | 1913 | 42 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 17832 |
| DAY | Thomas J. (injured) | 1927 | 29 | Garw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 17833 |
| DAY | Victor R. (injured) | 1938 | 38 | New Haden | Cheadle | Conveyorman | 17834 |
| DAY | Watkin | 1906 | 42 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 17835 |
| DAY | William | 1919 | Howkerse Pit | Bothkennar | 17836 | ||
| DAY | William | 1930 | 40 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 17837 |
| DAWSON | A. | 1937 | 37 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Loader | 17734 |
| DAWSON | Alexander (injured) | 1956 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy | 17735 |