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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURREN | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14552 | ||
| CURRAN or CURSON | Thomas | 1927 | Dykehead area | Shotts | 14550 | ||
| CURRAN | Dermott | 1937 | 60 | Gartshore, No.12 Pit | Twechar | Brusher | 14528 |
| CURRAN | Edward | 1901 | 48 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 14529 |
| CURRAN | Frank | 1909 | 40 | Arthur | Dunfermline | Brusher | 14530 |
| CURRAN | Henry | 1920 | Hyndshaw | Carluke | 14531 | ||
| CURRAN | Henry (injured) | 1919 | 40 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Pieceworker | 14532 |
| CURRAN | Henry (injured) | 1920 | 42 | Gorraghead Quarry | Quarryman | 14533 | |
| CURRAN | James | 1910 | 37 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Brusher | 14534 |
| CURRAN | James | 1937 | 42 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 14535 |
| CURRAN | James (injured) | 1914 | 27 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Machineman | 14536 |
| CURRAN | James (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 14537 | ||
| CURRAN | James (injured) | 1954 | 24 | Mosley Common, Nos 1, 2 & 3 | Ellenbrook | Back Ripper | 14538 |
| CURRAN | John | 1914 | 45 | Dolyhir Quarry | Quarryman | 14539 | |
| CURRAN | Joseph Wilfred | 1914 | 16 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Driver | 14540 |
| CURRAN | Michael | 1904 | 45 | Rosehall, No.14 Pit | Coatbridge | Fireman | 14541 |
| CURRAN | P.J. (Injured) | 1974 | 35 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Supplyman | 14542 |
| CURRAN | Patrick | 1901 | 15 | Garesfield | High Spen | Helper up | 14543 |
| CURRAN | Patrick | 1904 | 23 | Townhill | Townhill | Miner | 14544 |
| CURRAN | Robert | 1923 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Machineman | 14545 | |
| CURRAN | Robert | 1924 | 32 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | Machineman | 14546 |
| CURRAN | Thomas | 1910 | 54 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Roadsman | 14547 |
| CURRAN | Thomas | 1920 | Fordel Mains | Dalkeith | 14548 | ||
| CURRAN | William (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14549 | ||
| CURNWICK | James | 1910 | 43 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Collier | 14527 |