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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG | John (injured) | 1941 | 46 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 13684 |
| CRAIG | Joseph | 1902 | 48 | Francis | Harperley | Hewer | 13685 |
| CRAIG | Robert | 1901 | 72 | Stanley (c) | Waterhouses | Blacksmith | 13686 |
| CRAIG | Thomas (injured) | 1955 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 13687 | |
| CRAIG | W.C. | 1938 | 28 | Horden | Horden | Stoneman | 13688 |
| CRAIG | William | 1901 | 14 | Linridge | Lindridge | Miner | 13689 |
| CRAIG | William | 1905 | 20 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Sinker | 13690 |
| CRAIG | William | 1909 | 38 | Newlandside Quarry | Stanhope | Quarryman | 13691 |
| CRAIG | William | 1922 | 47 | Derwent | Medomsley | Stoneman | 13692 |
| CRAIG | William | 1926 | Wester Gartshore | Kirkintilloch | Miner | 13693 | |
| CRAIG | William | 1927 | Law | Carluke | 13694 | ||
| CRAGGS | K. | 1930 | 16 | Horden | Horden | Landing Lad | 13664 |
| CRAGGS | T (Injured) | 1975 | 57 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Loco driver | 13665 |
| CRAGG | Robert | 1911 | 22 | Swalwell Garesfield | Swalwell | Electrician | 13661 |
| CRAGG | Walter (injured) | 1944 | 42 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Dataller | 13662 |
| CRAGG | William | 1911 | 55 | Clifton (a) | Wilford | Dayman | 13663 |
| CRAFT | George William | 1915 | 44 | Cambois | Blyth | Stonman | 13659 |
| CRAFT | Robert | 1929 | Newsham | Newsham | 13660 | ||
| CRAFF | Henry (injured) | 1911 | 27 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 13658 |
| CRADDUCK | R.H. | 1940 | 50 | Elemore, Isabella Pit | Hetton le Hole | Stoneman | 13657 |
| CRADDOCK | D. (Injured) | 1975 | 37 | West Cannock, No.5 Pit | Hednesford | Development worker | 13650 |
| CRADDOCK | Frederick (injured) | 1928 | 17 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Collier Boy | 13651 |
| CRADDOCK | Frederick Neviston | 1927 | 39 | Ashington | Ashington | Haulerman | 13652 |
| CRADDOCK | J. | 1918 | Cramlington, Scott Pit | Cramlington | 13653 | ||
| CRADDOCK | John Metcalfe | 1919 | 22 | Fishburn | Fishburn | 13654 |