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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLINSON | Robert (injured) | 1927 | 29 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Contractor | 12308 |
| COLLINSON | T. | 1937 | 53 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Shaftman | 12309 |
| COLLINSON | T.C. | 1936 | 39 | Ushaw Moor | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 12310 |
| COLLINS | W. (injured) | 1947 | 23 | Pwllbach | Ystalyfera | Shotsman | 12288 |
| COLLINS | Walter | 1910 | 69 | Cap & Feather Purbeck Stone | Quarrier | 12289 | |
| COLLINS | William | 1904 | 67 | Clachan Quarry | Sett maker | 12290 | |
| COLLINS | William | 1909 | 15 | Cynon | Pentrhydyfen | Collier’s boy | 12291 |
| COLLINS | William | 1909 | 22 | Herrington | West Herrington | Waggon trimmer | 12292 |
| COLLINS | William | 1913 | 65 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Doorman | 12293 |
| COLLINS | William | 1914 | 34 | Whitehill | Rosewell | Overman | 12294 |
| COLLINS | William (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Fitter's Assistant | 12295 |
| COLLINS | William (injured) | 1913 | 39 | Preston Wood Quarry | Powder Monkey | 12296 | |
| COLLINS | William (injured) | 1954 | 39 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Collier | 12297 |
| COLLINS | William Morgan | 1957 | 19 | Wernos | Tycroes | Linesman | 12298 |
| COLLINS | ? | 1929 | 24 | Sherburn House | Sherburn | Stoneman | 12212 |
| COLLINS | A. (injured) | 1952 | 27 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Infuser | 12213 |
| COLLINS | A. (injured) | 1955 | 51 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 12214 |
| COLLINS | A.H. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Gwscwm | Burry Port | Carter | 12215 |
| COLLINS | A.R. (injured) | 1956 | 34 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 12216 |
| COLLINS | Albert | 1909 | 26 | Langwith | Mansfield | Corporal | 12217 |
| COLLINS | Alfred | 1925 | 37 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 12218 |
| COLLINS | Alonza | 1912 | 42 | Wheal Basset | Illogan | Miner | 12219 |
| COLLINS | Bertram | 1912 | 15 | Crynant | Crynant | Collier’s Assistant | 12220 |
| COLLINS | C. (injured) | 1959 | 30 | Ogilvie | Deri | Labourer | 12221 |
| COLLINS | Charlie | 1914 | 31 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Assistant Collier | 12222 |