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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER | J. | 1986 | 42 | Apedale, Great Row | 79253 | ||
| WALKER | J.A. (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Wood | Haydock | Cutterman | 79254 |
| WALKER | J.H. | 1902 | 23 | Emley Moor | Emley | Shotlighter | 79255 |
| WALKER | J.S. (injured) | 1920 | 28 | Trowbarrow Quarry | Silverdale | Labourer | 79256 |
| WALKER | J.T. | 1930 | 69 | Craghead | Craghead | Shifter | 79257 |
| WALKER | James | 1908 | 39 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Pumpman | 79258 |
| WALKER | James | 1910 | 52 | Ouston, E Pit | Ouston | Hewer | 79259 |
| WALKER | James | 1913 | 32 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | Fireman | 79260 |
| WALKER | James | 1913 | 43 | Wallyford | Musselburgh | Chief Engineer | 79261 |
| WALKER | James | 1915 | 22 | Burleyside | Falkirk | Miner | 79262 |
| WALKER | James | 1924 | Cameron | Buckhaven | 79263 | ||
| WALKER | James | 1924 | Duddingston, No.3 Mine | Dalmeny | Shale Miner | 79264 | |
| WALKER | James | 1935 | 25 | Fauldhead, No.1 Pit | Kirkconnel | 79265 | |
| WALKER | James | 1939 | 33 | Mosside. | Airdrie | 79266 | |
| WALKER | James | 1951 | 44 | Eppleton | Hetton | Cutterman | 79267 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1914 | 47 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Dataller | 79268 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Fireman | 79269 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79270 | ||
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 79271 | ||
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1941 | 26 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 79272 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1942 | 28 | Nook, No.2 | Tyldesley | Collier | 79273 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1951 | 68 | Sandhole | Worsley | Dataller | 79274 |
| WALKER | James (injured) | 1957 | Gillhead | Flimby | Coal Filler | 79275 | |
| WALKER | Job | 1905 | 36 | Newdigate | Bedworth | Header | 79276 |
| WALKER | Job | 1905 | 36 | Tunnel Pits | Galley Common | Header | 79277 |