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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOKE | William Henry | 1914 | 47 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Overman | 12836 |
| COOKE | William Thomas | 1928 | Cardowan | Stepps | 12837 | ||
| COOKE | A.L. (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Lanelay | Llantrisant | Rider | 12796 |
| COOKE | Alfred | 1932 | 44 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Ripper | 12797 |
| COOKE | Allan (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Sandhole | Worsley | Coal Getter | 12798 |
| COOKE | Arthur | 1909 | 38 | Wath Main | Wath-upon-Dearne | Deputy | 12799 |
| COOK | A.R. (injured) | 1933 | 31 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Shunter | 12626 |
| COOK | Aaron (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Risca | Risca | Labourer | 12627 |
| COOK | Abraham (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Chequerbent, No.2 | Over Hulton | Collier | 12628 |
| COOK | Adam | 1902 | 16 | Fallahill Pit | Fauldhouse | Drawer | 12629 |
| COOK | Albert (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 12630 | ||
| COOK | Albert (injured) | 1926 | 28 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 12631 |
| COOK | Alex. | 1939 | 75 | Minto | Lochgelly | Pithead worker | 12632 |
| COOK | Alexander | 1909 | 26 | Drum Fireclay | Bonnybridge | Drawer | 12633 |
| COOK | Alexander | 1933 | 37 | Aitken | Kelty | 12634 | |
| COOK | Alexander | 1936 | 46 | Cardowan | Stepps | Brusher | 12635 |
| COOK | Alexander Forrester | 1933 | Aitken | Kelty | 12636 | ||
| COOK | Archibald | 1931 | Shewalton, Oldhall Pit? | Irvine | Haulage Machine Operative | 12637 | |
| COOK | Arthur | 1901 | 34 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 12638 |
| COOK | Arthur | 1907 | 32 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Contractor | 12639 |
| COOK | Arthur | 1907 | 28 | Woodside (d) | Shipley | Corporal | 12640 |
| COOK | B. (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 12641 | ||
| COOK | B. (injured) | 1958 | 45 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Labourer | 12642 |
| COOK | B. (Injured) | 1989 | 36 | Tytherington Quarry | Tytherington | Field Service Engineer | 12643 |
| COOK | Bertram (injured) | 1927 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 12644 |