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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIARNIACKIS | Kazimiers | 1929 | 50 | East Parkhead | Bellshill | Brusher | 11276 |
| CHURTON | D. (Injured) | 1986 | 23 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Faceman | 11273 |
| CHURTON | Robert (injured) | 1939 | 40 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Collier | 11274 |
| CHURTON | William | 1936 | 52 | Golborne | Golborne | Packer | 11275 |
| CHURNTON | Walter (injured) | 1914 | 29 | Hindley Hall | Hindley | Drawer | 11272 |
| CHURN | Elias | 1902 | 27 | Rock | Dawley | Collier | 11268 |
| CHURN | Robert | 1913 | 18 | Woodhouse, No.2 | St George's | Assistant Runner-on | 11269 |
| CHURN | Samuel | 1902 | 31 | Rock | Dawley | Collier | 11270 |
| CHURN | William | 1914 | 46 | Woodhouse, No.1 | St George's | Fireman | 11271 |
| CHURMSIDE | E. (injured) | 1949 | 44 | Bickershaw, No.4 Pit | Bickershaw | Dataller | 11267 |
| CHURMS | John (injured) | 1917 | 46 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Hooker-On | 11264 |
| CHURMS | John James | 1908 | 20 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Pony driver | 11265 |
| CHURMS | William (injured) | 1929 | 56 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Haulage Hand | 11266 |
| CHURCHWARD | Frank (injured) | 1938 | 35 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 11262 |
| CHURCHWARD | Frank (injured) | 1949 | 36 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 11263 |
| CHURCHUNWARD | Frank (injured) | 1920 | 17 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Haulage Hand | 11261 |
| CHURCHOUSE | James (injured) | 1911 | 42 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Timberman | 11260 |
| CHURCHILL | Clifford (injured) | 1952 | 21 | Pochin | Hollybush | Screen Labourer | 11248 |
| CHURCHILL | E. (injured) | 1948 | 28 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Rider | 11249 |
| CHURCHILL | F. (injured) | 1932 | 52 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Collier | 11250 |
| CHURCHILL | F.H. | 1903 | 16 | Naval Harbour Works Quarry | Portland | Loco. Fireman | 11251 |
| CHURCHILL | Francis | 1911 | ? | Soundwell | 11252 | ||
| CHURCHILL | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier’s Helper | 11253 |
| CHURCHILL | John (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Collier | 11254 |
| CHURCHILL | Joseph | 1908 | 53 | East Cannock | Hednesford | Stallman | 11255 |