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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALE | John (injured) | 1913 | 43 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Ostler | 14742 |
| DALE | L. | 1942 | 48 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Hewer | 14743 |
| DALE | Richard (injured) | 1932 | 48 | Holditch | Chesterton | Coal Getter | 14744 |
| DALE | Stanley (injured) | 1924 | 19 | Haydock | Haydock | Apprentice | 14745 |
| DALE | Thomas | 1901 | 51 | Cannock Chase | Cannock | Stallman | 14746 |
| DALE | Thomas | 1947 | 55 | Bedford | Atherton | Dataller | 14747 |
| DALE | Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Grange (b) | Cobridge | Haulage Hand | 14748 |
| DALE | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 30 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 14749 |
| DALE | Thomas Bradley | 1906 | 23 | Digby | Eastwood | Coal cutter | 14750 |
| DALE | William | 1940 | 62 | Sneyd | Burslem | Roadman | 14751 |
| DALE | William (injured) | 1914 | 19 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Haulage Hand | 14752 |
| DALE | William (injured) | 1926 | 26 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Dataller | 14753 |
| DALE | William (injured) | 1934 | 38 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 14754 |
| DALE | William (injured) | 1937 | 33 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 14755 |
| DALBY | Ernest | 1936 | 34 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Carlton | 14710 | |
| DALBY | James | 1929 | 34 | River Level | Abernant | Collier | 14711 |
| DALBY | William | 1914 | 33 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Collier | 14712 |
| DAKIN | Andrew | 1924 | 44 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Labourer | 14705 |
| DAKIN | Dennis (injured) | 1931 | 15 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Collier's Assistant | 14706 |
| DAKIN | Frank (injured) | 1947 | 56 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 14707 |
| DAKIN | James (injured) | 1948 | 46 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Collier | 14708 |
| DAKIN | John | 1934 | 37 | Halkyn Mine | Halkyn | Miner | 14709 |
| DAKERS | Francis William | 1907 | 21 | Herrington | West Herrington | Timber drawer | 14704 |
| DAJAVA | Robert (Injured) | 1979 | 58 | Bromfield Quarry | Bromfield | Fitter/operator | 14703 |
| DAINTY | Enos | 1907 | 63 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Collier | 14699 |