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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROMWELL | George (injured) | 1953 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Miner | 14000 | |
| CROMWELL | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 35 | Westhoughton | Westhoughton | Cutterman | 14001 |
| CROMPTON | Albert | 1930 | 60 | Brown Moor | Collier | 13970 | |
| CROMPTON | Alfred (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13971 | ||
| CROMPTON | Alfred (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13972 | ||
| CROMPTON | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13973 | ||
| CROMPTON | Arthur (injured) | 1917 | 43 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 13974 |
| CROMPTON | Ellis | 1942 | 32 | Outwood Washery | Outwood | Labourer | 13975 |
| CROMPTON | Eric (injured) | 1958 | 32 | Mosley Common, Nos 1 & 2 | Ellenbrook | Shotfirer | 13976 |
| CROMPTON | Frederick (injured) | 1927 | 37 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Collier | 13977 |
| CROMPTON | George (injured) | 1925 | 50 | St John's | Maesteg | Collier | 13978 |
| CROMPTON | Harold (injured) | 1919 | 40 | Bank, No.1 (Klondike) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 13979 |
| CROMPTON | Harry (injured) | 1935 | 33 | Audley Range Brickworks Quarry | Blackburn | Labourer | 13980 |
| CROMPTON | Herbert (injured) | 1926 | 17 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Haulage Boy | 13981 |
| CROMPTON | J.W. (injured) | 1929 | 68 | Moston | Newton Heath | Daywageman | 13982 |
| CROMPTON | James (injured) | 1916 | 39 | Outwood | Outwood | Collier | 13983 |
| CROMPTON | James (injured) | 1925 | 15 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Pony Driver | 13984 |
| CROMPTON | James (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Drawer | 13985 |
| CROMPTON | James (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13986 | ||
| CROMPTON | John (injured) | 1932 | 39 | Newtown | Clifton | Contractor | 13987 |
| CROMPTON | John (injured) | 1936 | 62 | Eatock | Hindley | Shotfirer | 13988 |
| CROMPTON | John (injured) | 1941 | 43 | Brackley | Walkden | Ripper | 13989 |
| CROMPTON | Joseph | 1917 | 18 | Tonge | Tonge with Haulgh | Drawer | 13990 |
| CROMPTON | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 34 | Peel Hall | Little Hulton | Haulage Hand | 13991 |
| CROMPTON | Ralph (injured) | 1932 | 31 | Georges Lane Quarry | Horwich | Quarry Labourer | 13992 |