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 | William J. (injured) | 1927 | 46 | Cwmtillery, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Hardgroundman | 12795 |
| COOGANS | James | 1908 | 30 | Carbarns | Wishaw | Miner | 12625 |
| COODLIFFE | Samuel (injured) | 1935 | 15 | Shelton | Hanley | Belt Picker | 12624 |
| COODALL | Joseph (injured) | 1942 | 33 | Holditch | Chesterton | Surface Haulage | 12622 |
| COODALL | Samuel | 1906 | 33 | Allerton Main | Swillington | Collier | 12623 |
| CONWICK | David (injured) | 1933 | 36 | Onllwyn, No.1 | Onllwyn | Haulier | 12621 |
| CONWAY | Albert F. (injured) | 1930 | Bold | Earlstown | 12595 | ||
| CONWAY | Alfred (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12596 | ||
| CONWAY | Charles | 1911 | 28 | Fochriw | Fochriw | Hitcher | 12597 |
| CONWAY | Charles | 1931 | 19 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Miner/Peewit | 12598 |
| CONWAY | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Brynwynmaen Quarry | Quarryman | 12599 | |
| CONWAY | F. (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12600 | ||
| CONWAY | J.F. (Injured) | 1975 | 64 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Surface worker | 12601 |
| CONWAY | James | 1904 | 58 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Labourer | 12602 |
| CONWAY | James | 1904 | 60 | Rockingham | Hoyland | 12603 | |
| CONWAY | James | 1908 | 17 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage hand | 12604 |
| CONWAY | James | 1936 | Seghill | Seghill | 12605 | ||
| CONWAY | John | 1914 | 43 | Grimethorpe | Grimethorpe | Collier | 12606 |
| CONWAY | John | 1967 | Westoe | South Shields | 12607 | ||
| CONWAY | John Watts (injured) | 1937 | 21 | Windybank Quarry | Labourer | 12608 | |
| CONWAY | Mark | 1930 | 19 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Putter | 12609 |
| CONWAY | Maurice | 1910 | 28 | Starlaw Deans, No.3 | Deans | Drawer | 12610 |
| CONWAY | Michael | 1930 | 55 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Hewer | 12611 |
| CONWAY | Patrick (Injured) | 1921 | 41 | Ingleston, No.36 Pit | Kirkliston | 12612 | |
| CONWAY | Patrick (injured) | 1958 | 46 | Nook | Tyldesley | Ripper | 12613 |