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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAMB | William David | 1942 | 42 | Wellesley | Methil | Motor Attendant | 13701 |
| CRAKE | R.W. | 1936 | 24 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | 13699 | |
| CRAKE | Robert | 1912 | 49 | Langley Park | Langley Park | Conveyor Attendant | 13700 |
| CRAIGIE | Thomas | 1906 | 75 | Ellismuir | Bailleston | Waggon greaser | 13696 |
| CRAIGIE | William | 1919 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | 13697 | ||
| CRAIGIE | William | 1919 | Mary Pit | Lochore | Miner | 13698 | |
| CRAIGHILL | John | 1902 | 56 | Buckhill | Great Broughton | Shiftman | 13695 |
| CRAIG | Alexander | 1921 | 48 | Outcrop Coal Working | Newarthill | Collier | 13666 |
| CRAIG | Alexander | 1921 | Outcrop seam, Newarthill | Newarthill | 13667 | ||
| CRAIG | Alfred Patrick (injured) | 1958 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Haulage Hand | 13668 | |
| CRAIG | Allan | 1930 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | 13669 | ||
| CRAIG | Andrew | 1934 | 43 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | Brusher | 13670 |
| CRAIG | Andrew | 1934 | 43 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | Colliery brusher | 13671 |
| CRAIG | Columb | 1929 | Bothwell Castle | Blantyre | 13672 | ||
| CRAIG | David Crawford | 1942 | 20 | Ferniegair | Hamilton | Colliery Oncostman | 13673 |
| CRAIG | Edward | 1903 | 26 | Easter Jaw | Slamannan | Engine keeper | 13674 |
| CRAIG | George | 1924 | 25 | Lintz | Burnopfield | Hewer | 13675 |
| CRAIG | James | 1911 | 16 | Wallyford, No.3 | Musselburgh | Pithead Boy | 13676 |
| CRAIG | James (injured) | 1939 | 52 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Dataller | 13677 |
| CRAIG | John | 1928 | Cornsilloch | Dalserf | 13678 | ||
| CRAIG | John | 1937 | 19 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Miner’s Drawer | 13679 |
| CRAIG | John | 1937 | 19 | Stirling area | Stirling | Oncost Worker | 13680 |
| CRAIG | John | 1942 | Rosehall, No.10 Pit | Coatbridge | brusher | 13681 | |
| CRAIG | John | 1946 | 15 | Bates Pit | Blyth | Screener | 13682 |
| CRAIG | John | 1948 | Bo'ness area | Bo'ness | Miner | 13683 |