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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNOR | Robert | 1927 | Rosehall, Nos 5 & 10 Pits | Coatbridge | 12559 | ||
| CONNOR | Samuel | 1900 | 31 | Glenyards | Bonnybridge | Miner | 12560 |
| CONNOR | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Bradford | Bradford | Pony Driver | 12561 |
| CONNOR | Thomas (injured) | 1948 | 66 | Lea Green | St Helens | Timber Drawer | 12562 |
| CONNOR | Thomas (injured) | 1958 | 23 | Parsonage | Leigh | Haulage Hand | 12563 |
| CONNOR | W.J. (injured) | 1957 | 34 | Extwistle Hall Opencast | Burnley | Labourer | 12564 |
| CONNOR | William | 1929 | Glenburn [Auchincruive, Nos 4 & 5 Pits?] | Prestwick | 12565 | ||
| CONNOR | William Smith | 1901 | 21 | Usworth | Usworth | Helper up | 12566 |
| CONNOR | Adam | 1932 | 48 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | 12527 | |
| CONNOR | Adam | 1932 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | 12528 | ||
| CONNOR | Archibald | 1930 | Minto | Lochgelly | 12529 | ||
| CONNOR | Archibald | 1930 | Minto, No.1 Pit | Lochgelly | Coal-cutting machineman | 12530 | |
| CONNOR | Duncan | 1929 | 37 | Newton, No.1 Pit | Cambuslang | 12531 | |
| CONNOR | F. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12532 | ||
| CONNOR | Frank | 1908 | 30 | Lochore | Lochore | Miner | 12533 |
| CONNOR | Frank | 1928 | 58 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Coal Getter | 12534 |
| CONNOR | Frank (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12535 | ||
| CONNOR | Hugh | 1929 | Dumbreck, No.1 Pit | Kilsyth | 12536 | ||
| CONNOR | J. | 1935 | 64 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Stoneman | 12537 |
| CONNOR | J. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12538 | ||
| CONNOR | James | 1900 | 20 | Hattonrigg | Bellshill | Pit Sinker | 12539 |
| CONNOR | James | 1900 | 19 | Hattonrigg, No.4 Pit | Bellshill | Pit Sinker | 12540 |
| CONNOR | James | 1910 | 25 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Braker | 12541 |
| CONNOR | James | 1914 | 45 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Foreman Joiner | 12542 |
| CONNOR | James | 1920 | 65 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Contractor | 12543 |