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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUTHBERTSON | William | 1960 | Bankton | Tranent | 14659 | ||
| CUTHBERT | George Edward | 1907 | 16 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Landing lad | 14644 |
| CUTHBERT | James | 1904 | 46 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 14645 |
| CUTHBERT | James | 1910 | 30 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Miner | 14646 |
| CUTHBERT | Lancelot | 1902 | 42 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Timberer | 14647 |
| CUTHBERT | P. | 1942 | 27 | Craghead | Craghead | Hewer | 14648 |
| CUTHBERT | Richard | 1903 | 59 | Hunwick | Bishop Auckland | Hewer | 14649 |
| CUTHBERT | William | 1900 | 19 | Kinbuck Quarry | Kinbuck | Labourer | 14650 |
| CUTCHLEY | Alfred E. (injured) | 1946 | 61 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 14643 |
| CUSWORTH | Ernest | 1930 | 31 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | 14641 | |
| CUSWORTH | Herbert | 1912 | 39 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Assistant Undermanager | 14642 |
| CUSTHAND | Clifford ? (injured) | 1956 | 46 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 14640 |
| CUSICK | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 52 | Ince Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Shotfirer | 14639 |
| CUSHION | Jeremiah (injured) | 1947 | 33 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 14638 |
| CUSACK | John (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 14635 | ||
| CUSACK | John (injured) | 1932 | Cronton | Whiston | 14636 | ||
| CUSACK | M.T. (injured) | 1949 | 22 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 14637 |
| CURZON | Derek W. (Injured) | 1989 | 48 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Plant Operator | 14633 |
| CURZON | Ernest (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Meadow Bank Mine | Winsford | Shunter | 14634 |
| CURWEN or GURWEN | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | 52 | Burlington Quarry | Kirkby-in-Furness | Tipper | 14632 |
| CURWEN | Arthur (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Beynon | Blaina | Rider | 14623 |
| CURWEN | David (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Wern Fawr | Three Crosses | Collier Boy | 14624 |
| CURWEN | David John (injured) | 1956 | 24 | Carway | Carway | Rope Attendant | 14625 |
| CURWEN | Johnathan | 1941 | 57 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Filler | 14626 |
| CURWEN | Joseph (injured) | 1956 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Conveyor | 14627 |