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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOK | Bertram Edgar | 1914 | 15 | Coalpit Heath | Mayshill | Day Lad | 12645 |
| COOK | C.H. (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Blacksmith | 12646 |
| COOK | Conrad | 1912 | 21 | Netherseal | Netherseal | Loader | 12647 |
| COOK | David (injured) | 1929 | 16 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Collier’s Boy | 12648 |
| COOK | David (Injured) | 1982 | 30 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Coal preparation plant Attendant | 12649 |
| COOK | Dennis (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Haulier | 12650 |
| COOK | Don | 2008 | Kellingley | Kellingley | Miner | 12651 | |
| COOK | E. | 1902 | 52 | Sladderhill | Apedale | 12652 | |
| COOK | E.J. (injured) | 1949 | 36 | Pensford | Stanton Drew | Face Worker | 12653 |
| COOK | Enoch | 1905 | 66 | Snydale Quarry | Featherstone | Stone Getter | 12654 |
| COOK | Ernest (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 12655 |
| COOK | Ernest (injured) | 1928 | 32 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Collier | 12656 |
| COOK | Francis (injured) | 1933 | 43 | Leycett | Leycett | Dataller | 12657 |
| COOK | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12658 | ||
| COOK | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12659 | ||
| COOK | Frank (injured) | 1933 | 34 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Collier | 12660 |
| COOK | Frederick | 1901 | 16 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Ostler | 12661 |
| COOK | Gavin | 1903 | 20 | Craighead, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Repairer | 12662 |
| COOK | George | 1901 | 56 | Hem Heath | Chesterton | Miner | 12663 |
| COOK | George | 1905 | 55 | Springwell | Springwell | Hewer | 12664 |
| COOK | George | 1908 | 40 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Collier | 12665 |
| COOK | George | 1911 | 57 | Hemsworth | Fitzwilliam | Byeworker | 12666 |
| COOK | George | 1919 | 46 | Netherton Hall | Netherton | Back Overman | 12667 |
| COOK | George | 1929 | 65 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | 12668 | |
| COOK | George | 1929 | 65 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | 12669 |