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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DASHAM | E. (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier | 15026 |
| DASH | C. (injured) | 1934 | 57 | Groesfaen | Deri | Labourer | 15025 |
| DASE or CASE | John (injured) | 1945 | 59 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Leading Shunter | 15024 |
| DARWIN | G. (injured) | 1959 | 56 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Timber Withdrawer | 15021 |
| DARWIN | Henry (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 15022 | ||
| DARWIN | James | 1945 | 42 | Giants Hall | Standish | Onsetter | 15023 |
| DARWENT | E. | 1901 | 32 | Dodworth | Dodworth | Byeworker | 15019 |
| DARWENT | Edward | 1901 | 53 | Church Lane | Barnsley, Dodworth | 15020 | |
| DARWEN | Richard (injured) | 1932 | 43 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Collier | 15018 |
| DARTNAILL | Arthur | 1900 | 20 | Whorne's Place Quarry | Halling | Shunter | 15017 |
| DART | E. | 1934 | 16 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Datal | 15015 |
| DART | Granville (injured) | 1948 | 23 | Risca | Risca | Collier | 15016 |
| DARROCK | Peter | 1906 | 16 | Polmaise, No.1 Pit | Stirling | Hanger on | 15014 |
| DARROCH | Alexander | 1910 | 53 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Haulageman | 15012 |
| DARROCH | Patrick | 1913 | 19 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Brusher | 15013 |
| DARRICOTT | C. | 1909 | 59 | Stafford | Fenton | 15011 | |
| DARREN | Dewi (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier’s Helper | 15010 |
| DARLOW | Thomas | 1912 | 55 | Maltby Main | Maltby | 15008 | |
| DARLOW | Thomas | 1912 | 55 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Labourer | 15009 |
| DARLINGTON | Alec (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14997 | ||
| DARLINGTON | Arthur (injured) | 1940 | 42 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 14998 |
| DARLINGTON | Edward (injured) | 1924 | 36 | Wynnstay | Ruabon | Fireman | 14999 |
| DARLINGTON | Henry (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 15000 | ||
| DARLINGTON | Joseph | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 15001 |
| DARLINGTON | L. (injured) | 1921 | 16 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 15002 |