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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLWORK | Joseph | 1925 | 51 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Daywageman | 79530 |
| WALLWORK | Natham (injured) | 1934 | 62 | Sandhole | Worsley | Collier | 79531 |
| WALLWORK | Robert (injured) | 1916 | 32 | Newtown, No.1 | Clifton | Collier | 79532 |
| WALLWORK | Robert (injured) | 1935 | 50 | Newtown | Clifton | Fireman | 79533 |
| WALLWORK | Thomas | 1910 | 55 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Carter | 79534 |
| WALLWORK | William Henry | 1937 | 38 | Sandhole | Worsley | Oiler | 79535 |
| WALLS | Alexander | 1921 | Little Raith | Cowdenbeath | 79502 | ||
| WALLS | Alexander | 1921 | Little Raith, Gordon Pit | Cowdenbeath | Surfaceman | 79503 | |
| WALLS | Christopher (injured) | 1956 | 36 | Albert | Hindley | Conveyor Attendant | 79504 |
| WALLS | David | 1914 | 56 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Dataller | 79505 |
| WALLS | David | 1955 | 54 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | 79506 | |
| WALLS | David | 1955 | 52 | Little Raith, Dora Pit | Cowdenbeath | Shaftsman | 79507 |
| WALLS | George Edward | 1907 | 21 | Soothill Wood | Batley | Labourer | 79508 |
| WALLS | Henry | 1924 | 60 | Abram | Bickershaw | Fireman | 79509 |
| WALLS | J.R. | 1959 | 21 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Assistant Ripper | 79510 |
| WALLS | James (injured) | 1933 | 17 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 79511 |
| WALLS | James (injured) | 1952 | 35 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Collier | 79512 |
| WALLS | John (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 79513 |
| WALLS | Joseph | 1938 | 14 | Bank, No.6 Mine | New Cumnock | 79514 | |
| WALLS | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | 29 | John Pit | Standish | Dataller | 79515 |
| WALLS | Joseph Watson | 1938 | 14 | Bank | New Cumnock | Mine switch boy | 79516 |
| WALLS | Joseph Watson | 1938 | 14 | Bank, No.6 Mine | New Cumnock | Switch Boy | 79517 |
| WALLS | Robert (injured) | 1959 | 42 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 79518 |
| WALLS | Thomas | 1932 | 40 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 79519 |
| WALLS | William (injured) | 1947 | 31 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Day Cleaner | 79520 |