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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLINS | J.A. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | Ystradgynlais | Ystradgynlais | Collier Boy | 12248 |
| COLLINS | J.B. | 1940 | 50 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Stoneman | 12249 |
| COLLINS | Jacob | 1909 | 48 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 12250 |
| COLLINS | James | 1913 | 29 | Hamstead | Great Bar | Stallman | 12251 |
| COLLINS | James | 1934 | Randolph. | Dysart | Miner | 12252 | |
| COLLINS | James (injured) | 1933 | 48 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Coal Getter | 12253 |
| COLLINS | Jeremiah | 1915 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | 12254 | ||
| COLLINS | John | 1902 | 27 | Herrington | West Herrington | Hewer | 12255 |
| COLLINS | John | 1911 | 38 | Frickley | South Elmsall | Stoneman | 12256 |
| COLLINS | John | 1924 | 46 | Murton | Murton | Stoneman | 12257 |
| COLLINS | John | 1934 | 62 | Gresford | Wrexham | Shotfirer | 12258 |
| COLLINS | John | 1935 | 30 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Filler | 12259 |
| COLLINS | John | 1936 | Barleyside | Falkirk | Machineman | 12260 | |
| COLLINS | John | 1941 | Kingseat, No.4 Mine | Kingseat | Miner | 12261 | |
| COLLINS | John (injured) | 1943 | 46 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Ripper | 12262 |
| COLLINS | Joseph C. (injured) | 1933 | 42 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Shotsman | 12263 |
| COLLINS | Joseph Thompson | 1938 | 64 | West Wylam | West Wylam | 12264 | |
| COLLINS | Leslie (injured) | 1935 | 29 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Hitcher | 12265 |
| COLLINS | Michael (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 12266 | ||
| COLLINS | Michael (Injured) | 1974 | 35 | Bromham Quarry | Plant operator | 12267 | |
| COLLINS | Michael Patrick | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 12268 | |
| COLLINS | Mitchell | 1915 | 34 | Aitken | Kelty | Haulageman | 12269 |
| COLLINS | Patrick | 1904 | 47 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Collier | 12270 |
| COLLINS | Patrick | 1907 | 27 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Miner | 12271 |
| COLLINS | Peter | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 12272 |