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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMER | Michael | 1901 | 28 | Garswood Hall, No.2 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractror’s man | 12353 |
| COMBES | Emrys (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Haulier | 12347 |
| COMBES | Stanley (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 12348 |
| COMBES | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 42 | Langtree | Standish | Dataller | 12349 |
| COMBES | William | 1901 | 29 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Shotman | 12350 |
| COMBERBIRCH | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Lindsay Pit | Whelley | Collier | 12346 |
| COMBER | Charles | 1915 | 48 | Grange (a) | Hindley | Dataller | 12344 |
| COMBER | V.E. | 1964 | 42 | Hem Heath | Trentham | 12345 | |
| COMBEN | William George (Injured) | 1978 | 61 | Portland Area No.4 Quarry | Portland | Crane driver | 12343 |
| COMBE | Alexander | 1908 | 51 | Dysart | Dysart | Roadsman | 12339 |
| COMBE | Edward | 1910 | 56 | Dalkeith | Dalkeith | Miner | 12340 |
| COMBE | James Laidlaw | 1934 | Smeaton | Dalkeith | 12341 | ||
| COMBE | W.H. (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 12342 |
| COLY | John (injured) | 1933 | 48 | Penallta, No.4 | Hengoed | Borer | 12338 |
| COLWILL | N. (injured) | 1927 | 37 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Collier | 12336 |
| COLWILL | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 38 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 12337 |
| COLWIL | William (injured) | 1925 | 38 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Collier | 12335 |
| COLWELL | James | 1903 | 27 | Pochin | Hollybush | Collier | 12334 |
| COLVILLE | John | 1919 | 33 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | Stone Miner | 12333 |
| COLUCCI | D. (injured) | 1955 | 23 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Repairer | 12332 |
| COLTON | E. | 1901 | 14 | Norfolk | Thorncliffe | Rope boy | 12330 |
| COLTON | William | 1903 | 31 | Cannock Chase, No.9 | Cannock | Road repairer | 12331 |
| COLTMAN | Guy | 1905 | 51 | Chester South Moor | Waldridge | Screener | 12328 |
| COLTMAN | John | 1903 | 18 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Putter | 12329 |
| COLSTON | Daniel (Injured) | 1987 | 43 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Deputy | 12327 |