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 | Andrew | 1937 | 26 | Plean, No.5 Pit | Bannockburn | Bencher | 14068 |
| CROSS | Andrew | 1939 | 33 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Miner | 14069 |
| CROSS | Anthony (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 14070 | ||
| CROSS | Archibald Stafford | 1936 | 44 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | 14071 | |
| CROSS | Arthur | 1911 | 59 | Glenavon | Cymmer | Collier | 14072 |
| CROSS | Arthur | 1942 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 14073 | ||
| CROSS | Arthur (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14074 | ||
| CROSS | Charles (injured) | 1912 | 17 | Gwenallt | Pontnewynydd | Collier’s Helper | 14075 |
| CROSS | David D. (injured) | 1956 | 17 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 14076 |
| CROSS | George (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Haulier | 14077 |
| CROSS | Harry (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 14078 | ||
| CROSS | Henry (injured) | 1918 | 37 | Sherdley | St Helens | Collier | 14079 |
| CROSO | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 47 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Contractor’s Man | 14064 |
| CROSLAND | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 44 | Kingston | Hyde | Dataller | 14063 |
| CROSBY | A. (Injured) | 1975 | 30 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Electrician | 14054 |
| CROSBY | Byron (injured) | 1947 | 23 | Fernhill, No.1 | Treherbert | Assistant Collier | 14055 |
| CROSBY | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 20 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Trammer | 14056 |
| CROSBY | Charles Burn | 1901 | 63 | Bedlington, A Pit | Bedlington | Shifter | 14057 |
| CROSBY | George | 1901 | 39 | Seaton Delaval, Relief Pit | Seaton Delaval | Stoneman | 14058 |
| CROSBY | George (Injured) | 1984 | 47 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Power loader driver | 14059 |
| CROSBY | Henry (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 14060 | ||
| CROSBY | John James (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 14061 |
| CROSBY | R. | 1937 | 17 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Banksman | 14062 |
| CRORKIN | Charles | 1924 | Woolfords | Tarbrax | 14053 | ||
| CROPPER | Albert (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 14044 |