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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNAUGHTON | W. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 12436 | ||
| CONNAH | Charles (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Ince Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 12422 |
| CONNAH | Peter (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 12423 |
| CONNAH | Richard | 1920 | 47 | Elm, No.3 | Buckley | Drift Driver | 12424 |
| CONNAH | William Henry (injured) | 1919 | 26 | Elm, No.1 | Buckley | Filler | 12425 |
| CONN | James | 1940 | 32 | Bellshill-area | Orbiston | Brusher | 12417 |
| CONN | Robert | 1910 | 58 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Hewer | 12418 |
| CONN | Robert | 1959 | 30 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Back Brusher | 12419 |
| CONN | Robert | 1959 | 30 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Back Brusher | 12420 |
| CONN | T. | 1937 | 46 | Vane Tempest | Seaham | Hewer | 12421 |
| CONLY | Michael | 1901 | 37 | Allerton Main, Fleakingley Beck | Swillington | Sinker | 12416 |
| CONLON | James | 1902 | 22 | Darfield Main | Darfield | Packer | 12413 |
| CONLON | Luke (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 12414 | ||
| CONLON | Matthew | 1908 | 25 | Usworth | Usworth | Stoneman | 12415 |
| CONLIN | James | 1906 | 24 | Gordon House | Cockfield | Shifter | 12405 |
| CONLIN | James | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | 12406 | ||
| CONLIN | James | 1936 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 12407 | |
| CONLIN | James | 1936 | Bardykes, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Cambuslang | Brusher | 12408 | |
| CONLIN | James | 1939 | 60 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 12409 |
| CONLIN | John | 1907 | 14 | Coursington | Motherwell | Dirt Packer | 12410 |
| CONLIN | Joseph (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12411 | ||
| CONLIN | Martin | 1905 | 56 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Labourer | 12412 |
| CONLEY | James | 1904 | Framwellgate | Durham | Hewer | 12402 | |
| CONLEY | Robert | 1905 | Ashington | Ashington | 12403 | ||
| CONLEY | Robert | 1911 | 42 | Ashington | Ashington | Filler | 12404 |