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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAWFORD | Andrew | 1910 | 62 | Elphinstone | Tranent | Fireman | 13742 |
| CRAWFORD | Angus | 1967 | Easton | Bathgate | Power loader operator | 13743 | |
| CRAWFORD | Archibald | 1920 | Springhill | Springside | 13744 | ||
| CRAWFORD | Daniel | 1929 | 57 | Hartford | East Hartford | Shifter | 13745 |
| CRAWFORD | Duncan | 1941 | 45 | Calderhead | Shotts | Machineman | 13746 |
| CRAWFORD | Duncan | 1947 | 67 | Calderhead | Shotts | 13747 | |
| CRAWFORD | Edmund | 1905 | 41 | North Elswick Pit | Elswick | Master shifter | 13748 |
| CRAWFORD | James | 1911 | 25 | Admiralty Quarry | Boddam, Stirling Hill | Convict | 13749 |
| CRAWFORD | James | 1911 | 20 | Burnockhill, No.1 Pit | Ochiltree | Assistant Bottomer | 13750 |
| CRAWFORD | James | 1955 | 49 | Elemore, Isabella Pit | Hetton le Hole | 13751 | |
| CRAWFORD | James (Injured) | 1977 | 60 | Rhosesmor Quarry | Rhosesmor | Plant operator | 13752 |
| CRAWFORD | James William | 1942 | 45 | Thornley | New Thornley | Puller Up | 13753 |
| CRAWFORD | John | 1903 | 49 | Banknock, Broomrigg Pit | Bonnybridge | Miner | 13754 |
| CRAWFORD | John | 1905 | 33 | Carnock, No.1 | Cowie | Sinker | 13755 |
| CRAWFORD | John | 1907 | 35 | Barksimming Quarry | Bogie Attendant | 13756 | |
| CRAWFORD | John | 1908 | 33 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Master shifter | 13757 |
| CRAWFORD | John | 1942 | 26 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Brusher | 13758 |
| CRAWFORD | John (injured) | 1938 | 47 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 13759 |
| CRAWFORD | Joseph | 1906 | 16 | Chilton | Chilton | Truck cleaner | 13760 |
| CRAWFORD | Joseph B. (injured) | 1958 | Solway | Mossbay | Overman | 13761 | |
| CRAWFORD | Langley | 1944 | 15 | Crofton, Mill Pit | Blyth | Screener | 13762 |
| CRAWFORD | Norman (Injured) | 1978 | 62 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Salvage worker | 13763 |
| CRAWFORD | R. | 1924 | 49 | Harton | South Shields | Hewer | 13764 |
| CRAWFORD | R. | 1947 | 49 | Harton | South Shields | Hewer | 13765 |
| CRAWFORD | R. (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 13766 |