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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANCE | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 37 | Tylorstown, No.6 | Tylorstown | Haulier | 14829 |
| DANCE | William | 1908 | 31 | Glyn | Pontypool | Labourer | 14830 |
| DANBY | George William | 1924 | 20 | Morrison, Busty | South Moor | Labourer | 14822 |
| DANBY | Thomas | 1921 | 24 | Witton | Sacriston | Hewer | 14823 |
| DANBY | Willie | 1906 | 25 | Tudhoe | Tudhoe | Shifter | 14824 |
| DANAHER | Pat (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14821 | ||
| DAMMS | J.H. | 1902 | 21 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Smith's striker | 14820 |
| DAMES | Henry (injured) | 1936 | 39 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 14818 |
| DAMES | William (injured) | 1912 | 63 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Labourer | 14819 |
| DAMELL | James (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 14817 | ||
| DAMARELL | Edward | 1903 | 44 | Gunnislake Quarry | Gunnislake | Shotfirer | 14816 |
| DAMACHOWSKI | B. (injured) | 1951 | 25 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Dumper | 14815 |
| DALZIEL | Frank | 1900 | 29 | Locharbriggs Quarry | Locharbriggs | Quarryman | 14811 |
| DALZIEL | John | 1957 | 34 | Kames | Muirkirk | Repairer | 14812 |
| DALZIEL | John Laine | 1950 | 50 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Loader Attendant | 14813 |
| DALZIEL | Waillialm | 1907 | 30 | South Longrigg, No.2 Pt | Netherburn | Miner | 14814 |
| DALY | Andrew | 1916 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 14804 | ||
| DALY | C. (injured) | 1914 | 22 | Dereenalomane Mine | Dereenalomane | Labourer | 14805 |
| DALY | George Edward | 1924 | 30 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Borer | 14806 |
| DALY | Henry | 1930 | 42 | Victoria (b) | Standish | 14807 | |
| DALY | John | 1911 | 45 | Giffnock Quarry | Giffnock | Quarryman | 14808 |
| DALY | Peter | 1933 | 48 | Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | Miner | 14809 |
| DALY | Thomas | 1915 | Bothwell Castle | Blantyre | Contractor | 14810 | |
| DALTRY | E.W. (Injured) | 1975 | 53 | Parsonage | Leigh | Faceworker | 14803 |
| DALTON | Arthur | 1908 | 37 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Corporal | 14796 |