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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROFTS | George | 1911 | 27 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Dataller | 13950 |
| CROFTS | William H. | 1947 | 45 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 13951 |
| CROFT | Alexander | 1918 | 17 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Run Rider | 13930 |
| CROFT | Alfred | 1912 | 54 | Leyland Green | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Brakesman | 13931 |
| CROFT | Alfred (injured) | 1918 | 46 | Chanters | Atherton | Contractor | 13932 |
| CROFT | Edward (injured) | 1918 | 13 | Glenburn | Skelmersdale | Boiler Cleaner | 13933 |
| CROFT | G. (Injured) | 1985 | 52 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Facwworker | 13934 |
| CROFT | H.H. | 1951 | 35 | Willow Bridge Quarry | Willoughbridge | Fireman | 13935 |
| CROFT | Henry | 1904 | 42 | Forcett Quarry | Forcett | Quarryman | 13936 |
| CROFT | James | 1902 | 37 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Assistant repairer | 13937 |
| CROFT | James | 1909 | 15 | Seaham | Seaham | Driver | 13938 |
| CROFT | James Eric (injured) | 1934 | 15 | New Haden | Cheadle | Conveyor Attendant | 13939 |
| CROFT | John (injured) | 1914 | 27 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Coal Cutter's Assistant | 13940 |
| CROFT | John Henry (injured) | 1924 | 24 | Whiston Quarry | Whiston | Labourer | 13941 |
| CROFT | John William (injured) | 1935 | 37 | Sneyd | Burslem | Packer | 13942 |
| CROFT | Joseph (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Nook | Tyldesley | Haulage Hand | 13943 |
| CROFT | Leo (injured) | 1934 | 30 | Pochin, No.2 | Hollybush | Hitcher | 13944 |
| CROFT | Ralph (injured) | 1931 | 46 | Preesall Mine | Preesall | Pipe Repairer | 13945 |
| CROFT | T. (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 13946 |
| CROFT | Thomas | 1919 | 40 | Gibfield | Atherton | Contractor | 13947 |
| CROFT | Thomas (injured) | 1937 | 51 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 13948 |
| CROFT | William | 1909 | 56 | West Riding, Diamond | Altofts | Ripper | 13949 |
| CROCKETT | A.J. | 1905 | 42 | Shut End, No.15 | Kingswinford | Engineman | 13926 |
| CROCKETT | Charles H. | 1913 | 30 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 13927 | |
| CROCKETT | George (injured) | 1934 | 50 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 13928 |