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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONDE | Joseph William (injured) | 1934 | 25 | Hafod | Ruabon | Dataller | 12379 |
| CONCANON | D? (injured) | 1955 | 51 | Ogilvie | Deri | Repairer | 12375 |
| CONCANNON | Patrick (injured) | 1914 | 23 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Contractor's Man | 12374 |
| CONCANNAN | Patrick | 1914 | 38 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Contractor | 12373 |
| COMRIE | James | 1973 | 49 | Seafield | Kirkcaldy | Assistant Shearer Operator | 12372 |
| COMPTON | A. | 1930 | Watermills Pit | Apedale | 12370 | ||
| COMPTON | Darren | 2007 | 24 | Boulby | Boulby | Miner | 12371 |
| COMPSTONE | John | 1903 | 48 | Wren's Nest Quarry | Dudley | Chartermaster | 12369 |
| COMMONS | John (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 12367 | ||
| COMMONS | John William | 1938 | 33 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 12368 |
| COMMON | John George | 1908 | 18 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Waggon Attendant | 12365 |
| COMMON | William Moffat | 1908 | 31 | Margaret Pit | Frizington | Miner | 12366 |
| COMMINS | Joseph | 1900 | 45 | Old Delabole Quarry | Delabole | Rock man | 12364 |
| COMMERFORD | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12362 | ||
| COMMERFORD | James (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12363 | ||
| COMLING | James Henry | 1929 | 51 | Moorfield | Altham | Labourer | 12361 |
| COMLEY | Charles (injured) | 1936 | 56 | Garw | Blaengarw | Labourer | 12359 |
| COMLEY | William | 1925 | 44 | Hanham | Conham | Jigger | 12360 |
| COMFIELD | Archibald (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Collier’s Assistant | 12358 |
| COMERY | Victor | 1924 | 24 | Swanwick | Alfreton | 12357 | |
| COMERFORD | Patrick (injured) | 1952 | 68 | Lyme | Haydock | Drawer Off | 12354 |
| COMERFORD | Robert (injured) | 1920 | 33 | Diamonde Quarry | Slate Getter | 12355 | |
| COMERFORD | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 34 | Rock Drift | Castlecomer | Miner | 12356 |
| COMER | Alfred | 1915 | 14 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 12351 |
| COMER | Harry (injured) | 1924 | 20 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 12352 |