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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORTHEN | Albert (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Glebe | Fenton | Loader | 86026 |
| WORTH | George Charles | 1910 | 17 | Old Silkstone | Silkstone | Trammer | 86016 |
| WORTH | George T. (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Cutter | 86017 |
| WORTH | Isaac (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 86018 | ||
| WORTH | John (injured) | 1931 | 51 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 86019 |
| WORTH | John Richard | 1942 | 50 | Murton | Murton | Deputy | 86020 |
| WORTH | Leslie | 1975 | 45 | Triscombe Quarry | Triscombe | Excavator driver | 86021 |
| WORTH | William | 1911 | 36 | Middleton | Middleton | Byeworker | 86022 |
| WORTH | William (injured) | 1930 | Cronton | Whiston | 86023 | ||
| WORTH | William (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 86024 | ||
| WORTH | William R. (Injured) | 1990 | 36 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Shift charge engineer | 86025 |
| WORTH | Arthur Reginald (injured) | 1929 | 27 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 86014 |
| WORTH | George (injured) | 1933 | 36 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Trammer | 86015 |
| WORSMAN | Smith | 1905 | 26 | Red Hill | Tong Street | Poster | 86013 |
| WORSLEY | John (injured) | 1936 | Withnell Brick Quarry | Brinscall | Shale Getter | 86011 | |
| WORSLEY | Samuel (injured) | 1953 | 37 | Golborne | Golborne | Deputy | 86012 |
| WORSICK | A. (injured) | 1954 | 47 | Bold | Earlstown | Cutterman | 86008 |
| WORSICK | Harry (injured) | 1949 | Standish Hall Drift | Standish | Dumper Driver | 86009 | |
| WORSICK | John (injured) | 1918 | 49 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Shaftsman | 86010 |
| WORROLL | John (injured) | 1915 | 59 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 86007 |
| WORRALL | A. (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Collier | 85986 |
| WORRALL | Albert | 1941 | 24 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Driller | 85987 |
| WORRALL | Albert (injured) | 1937 | 59 | Hall Cowm Quarry | Whitworth | Quarryman | 85988 |
| WORRALL | Daniel (injured) | 1933 | 43 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 85989 |
| WORRALL | George (injured) | 1916 | 42 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 85990 |