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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARBY | William | 1903 | 59 | Dudley Wood | Netherton | Odd man | 14958 |
| DARBY | William | 1904 | 38 | Mains, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 14959 |
| DARBY | William | 1908 | 17 | Littleton, No.2 | Huntington | Horse driver | 14960 |
| DANVERS | Charles Ernest | 1905 | 24 | Bardon Hill Quarry | Coalville | Quarryman | 14948 |
| DANTY | Thomas Henry | 1937 | 51 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 14947 |
| DANTON | Frank (injured) | 1940 | 57 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 14945 |
| DANTON | Frederick (injured) | 1957 | 34 | Gibfield | Atherton | Assistant shotfirer | 14946 |
| DANSON | Henry | 1901 | 40 | Plumpton Quarry | Ulverston | Quarryman | 14942 |
| DANSON | James | 1908 | 51 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 14943 |
| DANSON | Thomas | 1941 | 51 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | 14944 | |
| DANSKIN | Robert | 1907 | 20 | North Wallbottle | Walbottle | Loco. Fireman | 14940 |
| DANSKIN | Thomas | 1925 | Montagu Main, View Pit | Scotswood | 14941 | ||
| DANNITT | David (injured) | 1944 | 19 | Bwllfa, No.2 | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Collier | 14939 |
| DANLEY | Reuben (injured) | 1935 | 22 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Contractor’s Man | 14938 |
| DANKS | Benjamin | 1911 | 60 | Corngreaves | Cradley Heath | Repairer | 14931 |
| DANKS | G.H. (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Assistant Collier | 14932 |
| DANKS | Henry | 1900 | 64 | Carbarns | Wishaw | Manager | 14933 |
| DANKS | James | 1910 | 65 | Cabbage Hall Pit, No.3 | Blowers Green | Stone Getter | 14934 |
| DANKS | James (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 14935 |
| DANKS | Sidney A. | 1905 | 47 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Labourer | 14936 |
| DANKS | William Henry (injured) | 1942 | 27 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Rope Attendant | 14937 |
| DANKERS | John (injured) | 1938 | 71 | Stafford | Fenton | Engineman | 14930 |
| DANK | John Howell | 1946 | 65 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 14929 |
| DANIELS | Aaron | 1923 | 46 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 14874 |
| DANIELS | Albert (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 14875 |