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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS | Henry (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14080 | ||
| CROSS | Henry (injured) | 1940 | 56 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Fireman | 14081 |
| CROSS | Hugh (injured) | 1930 | 74 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Dataller | 14082 |
| CROSS | James | 1915 | 34 | Alexandra | Whelley | Collier | 14083 |
| CROSS | James (injured) | 1913 | 55 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Haulier | 14084 |
| CROSS | James (injured) | 1915 | 31 | Glenburn | Skelmersdale | Haulage Hand | 14085 |
| CROSS | James (injured) | 1915 | 54 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Banksman | 14086 |
| CROSS | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 14087 | ||
| CROSS | John | 1905 | 24 | Main, No.1 | Bryncoch | Brakesman | 14088 |
| CROSS | John (injured) | 1919 | 50 | Weston Mine | Chirbury | Miner | 14089 |
| CROSS | John (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Pengam | Gilfach | Haulier | 14090 |
| CROSS | L. (injured). | 1958 | 48 | Waun Lwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Deputy | 14091 |
| CROSS | Reginald (injured) | 1948 | 54 | Wyre Quarry | Screton | Works Foreman | 14092 |
| CROSS | Robert | 1905 | 38 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 14093 |
| CROSS | Sylvester (injured) | 1928 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 14094 | ||
| CROSS | Thomas | 1908 | 45 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 14095 |
| CROSS | Thomas | 1942 | 56 | Sneyd | Burslem | Ripper | 14096 |
| CROSS | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 49 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Packer | 14097 |
| CROSS | Wilfred (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 14098 |
| CROSS | Wilfred (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Beacon | Billinge | Ripper | 14099 |
| CROSS | William (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Sherdley | St Helens | Labourer | 14100 |
| CROSS | William Arthur (injured) | 1944 | 21 | Bold | Earlstown | Timber Supplier | 14101 |
| CROSS | A. (injured) | 1944 | 55 | National | Wattstown | Collier | 14065 |
| CROSS | Albert (injured) | 1936 | 40 | Pontyberem | Pontyberem | Collier | 14066 |
| CROSS | Alexis (Allie) Black | 1920 | Woodside (b) | Dalserf | 14067 |