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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOUGH | Joseph | 1932 | 20 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | 11824 | |
| CLOUGH | Joseph | 1932 | 20 | Garswood Hall, No.9 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 11825 |
| CLOUGH | Joseph (injured) | 1912 | 19 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Coal Miner | 11826 |
| CLOUGH | Lawrence (injured) | 1936 | 29 | Florence | Longton | Fireman | 11827 |
| CLOUGH | Ralph | 1911 | 47 | Dover | Great Fall | Manager | 11828 |
| CLOUGH | Thomas | 1916 | 65 | Newtown, No.1 | Clifton | Packer | 11829 |
| CLOUGH | Thomas | 1935 | 37 | Easington | Easington Colliery | 11830 | |
| CLOUGH | W. | 1936 | 49 | Brancepeth | Willington | Hewer | 11831 |
| CLOUGH | William | 1900 | 16 | Werfa | Abernant | 11832 | |
| CLOUGH | William | 1905 | 28 | Beamish | Stanley | Hewer | 11833 |
| CLOUGH | William | 1908 | 18 | Lewis Graigola | Clydach | Collier | 11834 |
| CLOUGH | William Smith | 1912 | 18 | Ashington | Ashington | Waggon Lad | 11835 |
| CLOUDSALE or CLOUDSDALE | John (injured) | 1949 | 35 | Goldmire Quarry | Labourer | 11814 | |
| CLOTHIER | Garfield (injured) | 1932 | 27 | Hafod, No.1 | Trehafod | Collier | 11812 |
| CLOTHIER | William | 1906 | 57 | Tillery, Vivian Pit | Abertillery | Repairer | 11813 |
| CLOSSICK | John (injured) | 1925 | 45 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Metalman | 11809 |
| CLOSSICK | John (injured) | 1952 | 49 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 11810 |
| CLOSSICK | John (injured) | 1958 | 55 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 11811 |
| CLOSS | Thomas C. | 1911 | 48 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 11808 |
| CLOSICK or CLOSSICK | James | 1946 | 49 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Shotfirer | 11807 |
| CLOSE | G.A. (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Cwmllynfell | Cwmllynfell | Collier | 11797 |
| CLOSE | Harold | 1949 | Lyme | Haydock | Permanent Rescue Man | 11798 | |
| CLOSE | J.W. | 1944 | 34 | Chilton | Chilton | Bargain Man | 11799 |
| CLOSE | James | 1905 | 49 | South Moor, Morrison Pit | South Moor | Hewer | 11800 |
| CLOSE | James Dick | 1950 | 31 | Gilmerton | Gilmerton | Miner | 11801 |