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 | George | 1931 | Wilsontown area | Forth | 12670 | ||
| COOK | George E. | 1941 | 42 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulage Engine Driver | 12671 |
| COOK | George H. (injured) | 1947 | 57 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Haulier | 12672 |
| COOK | George Henry (injured) | 1932 | 39 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 12673 |
| COOK | George William | 1923 | 26 | Newbiggin | Newbiggin by the Sea | Hewer | 12674 |
| COOK | Gordon | 1933 | 15 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier’s Helper | 12675 |
| COOK | H. | 1902 | 30 | Wortley Wood | Wortley | Collier | 12676 |
| COOK | H. | 1948 | 30 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 12677 | |
| COOK | H. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 12678 | ||
| COOK | H.G. (injured) | 1944 | 36 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Fireman | 12679 |
| COOK | Harold (injured) | 1926 | 26 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 12680 |
| COOK | Harold (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 12681 | ||
| COOK | Harry | 1902 | 28 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Haulier | 12682 |
| COOK | Harry (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Coalcutter | 12683 |
| COOK | Haydn (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Surface Labourer | 12684 |
| COOK | Horace Thomas Bradley | 1939 | 23 | Arthur & Edward | Upper Lydbrook | 12685 | |
| COOK | Ivor (injured) | 1913 | 51 | North Blaina | Blaina | Collier | 12686 |
| COOK | J. | 1924 | 44 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 12687 |
| COOK | J. (injured) | 1912 | 43 | Abernant | Argoed | Collier | 12688 |
| COOK | J. (injured) | 1927 | 25 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 12689 |
| COOK | J. (injured) | 1949 | 27 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Sinker | 12690 |
| COOK | J. (Injured) | 1987 | 23 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Fitter | 12691 |
| COOK | J.H. | 1914 | 37 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Collier | 12692 |
| COOK | J.W. | 1924 | 31 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Filler | 12693 |
| COOK | James | 1901 | 50 | Butterknowle, Diamond | Lynesack & Softley | Hewer | 12694 |