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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COX (Known as John CRAIG) | John Craig | 1920 | Legbrannock | Holytown | 13601 | ||
| COX | James | 1917 | 43 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Contractor's Man | 13568 |
| COX | James | 1926 | Farme | Rutherglen | 13569 | ||
| COX | James (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 13570 | ||
| COX | John | 1924 | 46 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 13571 |
| COX | John (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Collier Boy | 13572 |
| COX | John (injured) | 1933 | 59 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Shipper | 13573 |
| COX | John Alfred | 1952 | 45 | Aberbeeg, South | Crumlin | Collier | 13574 |
| COX | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Wildersmoor | Horwich | Collier | 13575 |
| COX | Mark | 1911 | 31 | Wimblebury | Hednesford | Stallman | 13576 |
| COX | Mark (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Rockwood | Taff's Well | Collier | 13577 |
| COX | N. (injured) | 1911 | 37 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Repairer | 13578 |
| COX | Peter (injured) | 1943 | 58 | John & Taylor Pits | Standish | Packer | 13579 |
| COX | Richard | 1949 | 45 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | 13580 | |
| COX | Richard G. | 1949 | 43 | Princess Royal | Whitecroft | Packer | 13581 |
| COX | Robert | 1912 | 30 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | Bottomer | 13582 |
| COX | Robert (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 13583 |
| COX | Sidney James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13584 | ||
| COX | T.J. (injured) | 1913 | 36 | New Cross Hands | Cross Hands | Bank Labourer | 13585 |
| COX | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 39 | Aberpergwm | Glyn-neath | Collier | 13586 |
| COX | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 60 | Kay's Slope | Blaenavon | Sawyer | 13587 |
| COX | Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 51 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Collier | 13588 |
| COX | Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 61 | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Haulier | 13589 |
| COX | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 34 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 13590 |
| COX | Thomas William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 13591 |