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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMMINGS | C. (injured) | 1969 | 49 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 14275 |
| CUMMINGS | David (injured) | 1944 | 60 | Tower | Hirwaun | Journey Attendant | 14276 |
| CUMMINGS | E.B. | 1942 | 30 | Murton | Murton | Drawer | 14277 |
| CUMMINGS | Frederick (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Markham. | Blackwood | Haulier | 14278 |
| CUMMINGS | George | 1900 | 42 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Shaftsman | 14279 |
| CUMMINGS | George Robinson | 1910 | 42 | Wardley | Gateshead | Hewer | 14280 |
| CUMMINGS | J. | 1946 | 65 | Hetton Lyons | Hetton le Hole | Shifter | 14281 |
| CUMMINGS | J.W.M. | 1920 | 28 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Hewer | 14282 |
| CUMMINGS | James | 1912 | 42 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Fireman | 14283 |
| CUMMINGS | James | 1962 | 19 | Hapton Valley | Burnley | Supplies Man | 14284 |
| CUMMINGS | James (injured) | 1917 | 18 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Hand | 14285 |
| CUMMINGS | John | 1903 | 61 | Browney | Brandon & Byshottles | Deputy | 14286 |
| CUMMINGS | John | 1905 | Hazlerigg | Hazlerigg | 14287 | ||
| CUMMINGS | John | 1907 | 58 | Griffin, No.3 Pit | Blaina | Boiler feeder | 14288 |
| CUMMINGS | John | 1953 | 59 | Brancepeth, A Pit | Willington | 14289 | |
| CUMMINGS | John (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Towneley, Slatterford Drift | Burnley | Coal Getter | 14290 |
| CUMMINGS | John Hart | 1964 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner's Drawer | 14291 | |
| CUMMINGS | Joseph | 1907 | 14 | Harraton | Harraton | Driver | 14292 |
| CUMMINGS | Joseph | 1909 | 38 | West Stanley | Stanley | 14293 | |
| CUMMINGS | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 14294 |
| CUMMINGS | Luke | 1911 | 14 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Haulage Lad | 14295 |
| CUMMINGS | Martin (injured) | 1919 | 46 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Dataller | 14296 |
| CUMMINGS | Michael (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14297 | ||
| CUMMINGS | Nichol | 1906 | 64 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Shifter | 14298 |
| CUMMINGS | P. | 1904 | Bearpark | Bearpark | 14299 |