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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURWEN | Joseph (injured) | 1958 | Hutbank Quarry | Dumper Driver | 14628 | ||
| CURWEN | Robert Clifford | 1910 | 19 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Student Mining Engineer | 14629 |
| CURWEN | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 47 | Holditch | Chesterton | Collier | 14630 |
| CURWEN | William Godfrey (injured) | 1913 | 19 | Castle | Troedyrhiw | Shackler | 14631 |
| CURTISS | George (injured) | 1928 | 51 | Britannia | Pengam | Conveyor Chargeman | 14621 |
| CURTISS | William (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Journey Attendant | 14622 |
| CURTIS | Albert | 1908 | 24 | Brereton, Coppice Pit | Brereton | Horse driver | 14596 |
| CURTIS | Alfred (Arthur) Thomas | 1908 | 34 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 14597 |
| CURTIS | Austin | 1910 | 34 | Farrington | Farrington Gurney | Timberman | 14598 |
| CURTIS | Charles | 1900 | 27 | Albert Slope | Pontnewynydd | Collier | 14599 |
| CURTIS | Clifford (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier’s Helper | 14600 |
| CURTIS | Edwin (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 14601 |
| CURTIS | Frederick (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Haulier | 14602 |
| CURTIS | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Collier’s Helper | 14603 |
| CURTIS | George (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 14604 |
| CURTIS | Henry | 1908 | 21 | Washington | Washington | Hewer | 14605 |
| CURTIS | James | 1912 | Dudley | Annitsford | 14606 | ||
| CURTIS | Joseph | 1905 | 21 | Appleton Quarry | Shepley | Labourer | 14607 |
| CURTIS | R.A.G. (injured) | 1944 | 17 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier's Assistant | 14608 |
| CURTIS | Samuel | 1913 | 25 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 14609 | |
| CURTIS | Stanley (injured) | 1951 | 59 | Dare | Cwmparc | Traffic Hand | 14610 |
| CURTIS | T.J. (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Crynant | Crynant | Collier’s Helper | 14611 |
| CURTIS | Thomas | 1900 | 58 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 14612 |
| CURTIS | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 38 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Assistant Timberman | 14613 |
| CURTIS | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 13 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Browhand | 14614 |