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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON | David | 1913 | 18 | Byers Green, Busty | Byers Green | Pony Putter | 15127 |
| DAVIDSON | Ellis (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 15128 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Ellis (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15129 | ||
| DAVIDSON | Francis | 1928 | 56 | Hazlerigg | Hazlerigg | Stoneman | 15130 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1906 | 23 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | Fireman | 15131 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1907 | 35 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Miner | 15132 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1910 | 23 | Skellyton | Hamilton | Assistant Machineman | 15133 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1913 | 21 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Roadsman | 15134 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1935 | 40 | Woolmet | Portobello | Miner | 15135 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1938 | 51 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 15136 |
| DAVIDSON | George | 1944 | 41 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Hewer | 15137 |
| DAVIDSON | George (injured) | 1932 | 29 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Labourer | 15138 |
| DAVIDSON | George Jnr | 1922 | 20 | St Helens, No.3 Pit | Seaton | Hewer | 15139 |
| DAVIDSON | George Snr | 1922 | 48 | St Helens, No.3 Pit | Seaton | Hewer | 15140 |
| DAVIDSON | George W. (injured) | 1954 | Birks Head Quarry | Long Marton | Quarry Foreman | 15141 | |
| DAVIDSON | Gerald (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15142 | ||
| DAVIDSON | H. (injured) | 1954 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Belt Attendant | 15143 | |
| DAVIDSON | Henry | 1936 | 55 | Herbertshire, Woodyett Pit | Denny | Miner | 15144 |
| DAVIDSON | J.R. | 1924 | 42 | Delight Pit | Dipton | Hewer | 15145 |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1905 | 14 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Pithead runner | 15146 |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1915 | 17 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Putter | 15147 |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1938 | 33 | Crow (= Woodhall, No.3 Pit) | Calderbank | Machineman | 15148 |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1938 | 33 | Woodhall, | Calderbank | 15149 | |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1962 | Baads | West Calder | Coal Miner - face worker | 15150 | |
| DAVIDSON | James | 1963 | 42 | Usual residence Lochgelly | Colliery surface worker | 15151 |