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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVISON | Gerald (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 17648 | ||
| DAVISON | Harold | 1938 | 35 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 17649 | |
| DAVISON | Henry | 1902 | 57 | Littletown | Little Town | Shotfirer | 17650 |
| DAVISON | Herbert H. | 1940 | 20 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Loader Lad | 17651 |
| DAVISON | Isaac | 1906 | 37 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Wagonwayman | 17652 |
| DAVISON | J.J. | 1928 | 59 | Shotton | Shotton | Hewer | 17653 |
| DAVISON | Jack | 1953 | 52 | Lingdale | Lingdale | 17654 | |
| DAVISON | James | 1909 | 15 | Seaham | Seaham | Flatter | 17655 |
| DAVISON | John | 1904 | 52 | Woodifield | Crook | Hewer | 17656 |
| DAVISON | John | 1912 | 41 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Shifter | 17657 |
| DAVISON | John | 1913 | 54 | Framwellgate | Durham | Hewer | 17658 |
| DAVISON | John | 1951 | 58 | Weetslade | Weetslade | Pumpman | 17659 |
| DAVISON | John Richard | 1911 | 36 | Cowpen | Blyth | Hewer | 17660 |
| DAVISON | Joseph | 1908 | 28 | Boldon | West Boldon | Machinery Oiler | 17661 |
| DAVISON | Joseph | 1910 | 31 | Croft Quarry | Builder | 17662 | |
| DAVISON | Joseph | 1945 | 34 | Thornley | New Thornley | Cutter | 17663 |
| DAVIS or DAVIES | George (injured) | 1957 | 37 | Thorny Bank | Hapton | Heading Cutterman | 17635 |
| DAVIS | A. | 1900 | 18 | Great Fenton | Fenton | 17533 | |
| DAVIS | Albert (injured) | 1933 | 57 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Waggon Master | 17534 |
| DAVIS | Alfred | 1905 | 17 | Highley | Highley | Driver | 17535 |
| DAVIS | Allen | 1950 | 63 | Creswell | Creswell | Stone Contractor | 17536 |
| DAVIS | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | 27 | National | Wattstown | Fireman | 17537 |
| DAVIS | Christopher | 1942 | 71 | Whitehill | Rosewell | Haulageman | 17538 |
| DAVIS | David | 1900 | 14 | Abercanaid Pit | Merthyr Tydfil | Chain Boy | 17539 |
| DAVIS | David | 1901 | 30 | Deep Navigation, North | Treharris | Haulier | 17540 |