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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWBER | William | 1932 | 34 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 17711 |
| DAWBER | William Henry (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Driller | 17712 |
| DAVY | Albert | 1915 | 29 | Grange | 17697 | ||
| DAVY | Charles (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Haulier | 17698 |
| DAVY | John | 1910 | 20 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Brake Hand | 17699 |
| DAVOCK | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17695 | ||
| DAVOCK | Michael (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 17696 | ||
| DAVISON | Joseph (injured) | 1929 | 62 | Elm | Buckley | Platelayer | 17664 |
| DAVISON | Joseph Cowen | 1923 | 37 | Ashington | Ashington | 17665 | |
| DAVISON | M.T. | 1932 | 59 | South Moor, Morrison Busty Pit | South Moor | Stoneman | 17666 |
| DAVISON | Mark Coxon | 1916 | 58 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Deputy | 17667 |
| DAVISON | N. | 1941 | Kibblesworth | Lamesley | Shot Firer | 17668 | |
| DAVISON | Norman | 1924 | 24 | Backworth | Backworth | Coal Teemer | 17669 |
| DAVISON | P.J. | 1941 | 32 | Addison | Ryton | Hewer | 17670 |
| DAVISON | R. | 1927 | 19 | Hylton | Castletown | Putter | 17671 |
| DAVISON | R. | 1928 | 15 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Stone Picker | 17672 |
| DAVISON | R. | 1931 | 65 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Overman | 17673 |
| DAVISON | R. | 1934 | 57 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Drawer | 17674 |
| DAVISON | Ralph | 1913 | 39 | Boldon | West Boldon | Hewer | 17675 |
| DAVISON | Reuben | 1913 | 14 | Hylton | Castletown | Landing Lad | 17676 |
| DAVISON | Robert | 1903 | 20 | Waterhouses | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 17677 |
| DAVISON | Robert | 1906 | 60 | Round Hill Quarry | Great Ayton | Quarryman | 17678 |
| DAVISON | Robert | 1919 | 59 | Ashington | Ashington | Deputy | 17679 |
| DAVISON | T.H. | 1929 | 19 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Putter | 17680 |
| DAVISON | T.H. | 1934 | 19 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Putter | 17681 |