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 | Robert | 1944 | 40 | Bessie Glen | Devonside | 13767 | |
| CRAWFORD | Robert Alexander | 1945 | 66 | Woolmet | Portobello | Miner | 13768 |
| CRAWFORD | Robert S. | 1946 | 63 | Acomb | Acomb | Shifter | 13769 |
| CRAWFORD | Thomas | 1916 | Carledubs Mine | Uphall | Drawer | 13770 | |
| CRAWFORD | Thomas | 1939 | Aitken | Kelty | Coal Stripper | 13771 | |
| CRAWFORD | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 44 | Coptrod Quarry | Rochdale | Labourer | 13772 |
| CRAWFORD | Thomas Newton | 1932 | Loanhead | Loanhead | Repairer | 13773 | |
| CRAWFORD | W.F. (injured) | 1942 | 17 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 13774 |
| CRAWFORD | William | 1916 | 37 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Rolleywayman | 13775 |
| CRAWFORD | William | 1920 | Dunnett or Sandholes Mine | Broxburn | Braker | 13776 | |
| CRAWFORD | William | 1926 | 34 | Easton | Bathgate | Miner | 13777 |
| CRAWFORD | William | 1935 | 53 | Chilton | Chilton | 13778 | |
| CRAWFORD | William | 1965 | 31 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | 13779 | |
| CRAWCROFT | Harry | 1947 | 26 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Collier | 13738 |
| CRAW | John | 1916 | 14 | Dykehead | Hamilton | Pit Top Boy | 13736 |
| CRAW | John | 1958 | Plean | Bannockburn | Oversman | 13737 | |
| CRAVEN | Ernest (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Moston | Newton Heath | Haulage Hand | 13733 |
| CRAVEN | Samuel (injured) | 1911 | 52 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Haulier | 13734 |
| CRAVEN | Thomas | 1911 | 26 | Kenmuirhill | Shettleston | Miner | 13735 |
| CRAUCH | Walter (injured) | 1912 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Hitcher | 13732 | |
| CRASE | William George | 1901 | 25 | Levant | Pendeen | Miner | 13731 |
| CRAPPER | Hugh | 1911 | 51 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Collier | 13729 |
| CRAPPER | Hugh | 1911 | 51 | Wharncliffe, Silkstone | Pilley | 13730 | |
| CRANSTON | Edward | 1923 | 15 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Driver | 13726 |
| CRANSTON | George | 1935 | Broomside | Motherwell | Miner | 13727 |