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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIGHTON | S. (injured) | 1953 | 29 | Naval | Penygraig | Collier | 13853 |
| CRIDDLE | Henry | 1905 | 37 | Llandaval | Aberbeeg | Rider | 13850 |
| CRICK | John | 1913 | 35 | Bromley | Stanton Drew | Collier | 13849 |
| CRICHTON | Charles Currie | 1932 | Westwood | West Calder | Shale Miner | 13841 | |
| CRICHTON | David Hood | 1944 | Polkemmet | Whitburn | Miner | 13842 | |
| CRICHTON | George | 1952 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 13843 | |
| CRICHTON | James | 1902 | 33 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 13844 |
| CRICHTON | James | 1921 | Blairadam | Kelty | 13845 | ||
| CRICHTON | James Wilson | 1958 | Devon | Sauchie | Surface Worker | 13846 | |
| CRICHTON | Robert (Injured) | 1935 | Ferniegair | Hamilton | 13847 | ||
| CRICHTON | Thomas | 1923 | 18 | Gateside | Kirkconnel | Miner | 13848 |
| CRIBB | John | 1901 | 25 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Banker | 13838 |
| CRIBB | Steven J. (injured) | 1949 | 26 | Abergorky | Treorchy | Collier | 13839 |
| CRIBB | William (Injured) | 1974 | 54 | Hingston Down Quarry | Drakewalls | Dumper driver | 13840 |
| CREWS | Richard (injured) | 1914 | 33 | Gwernor Quarry | Labourer | 13837 | |
| CREWE | Christmas (injured) | 1914 | 46 | Hafod | Ruabon | Pulleyman | 13831 |
| CREWE | David (injured) | 1927 | 17 | National | Wattstown | Labourer | 13832 |
| CREWE | John W. | 1928 | 28 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | 13833 | |
| CREWE | Raymond (injured) | 1953 | 18 | Llay Main | Llay | Apprentice Fitter | 13834 |
| CREWE | Sam | 1900 | 17 | Saltwells | Quarry Bank | Engineman | 13835 |
| CREWE | William Henry | 1901 | 14 | Wearmouth, A Pit | Sunderland | Driver | 13836 |
| CREW | Aaron | 1904 | 53 | Parkfield | Pucklechurch | Collier | 13829 |
| CREW | George | 1926 | 36 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Haulier | 13830 |
| CRESWELL | Ernest | 1906 | 29 | Tibshelf, No.3 | Tibshelf | Assistant onsetter | 13824 |
| CRESWELL | Frank | 1913 | 49 | Gedling | Gedling | Dayman | 13825 |