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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESWORTH | William (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11104 | ||
| CHESWORTH | William (injured) | 1940 | 53 | Holditch | Chesterton | Shotlighter | 11105 |
| CHESTERTON | Frederick | 1915 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 11099 | ||
| CHESTERS | John P. (injured) | 1940 | 52 | Llay Hall | Cefn-y-bedd | Labourer | 11096 |
| CHESTERS | S. (injured) | 1950 | 24 | Teggs Nose Quarry | Macclesfield | Dumper Driver | 11097 |
| CHESTERS | William (injured) | 1927 | 49 | Drury Quarry | Drury | Clay Getter | 11098 |
| CHESTERFIELD | Daniel (injured) | 1944 | 22 | Rock | Glyn-neath | Collier | 11095 |
| CHESTER | Charles | 1920 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | 11089 | ||
| CHESTER | Edwin | 1934 | 67 | Gresford | Wrexham | Fireman | 11090 |
| CHESTER | H. | 1903 | 63 | South Kirkby | South Kirkby | Wagon examiner | 11091 |
| CHESTER | Robert | 1913 | 20 | Chamber Lane | Oldham | Drawer | 11092 |
| CHESTER | Thomas | 1908 | 55 | Ferndale | Ferndale | Coal Trimmer | 11093 |
| CHESTER | William Henry | 1911 | 19 | Harrington | Lowca | Machinery Attendant | 11094 |
| CHESSINGER | J. (injured) | 1958 | St Helens | Seaton | Faceworker | 11088 | |
| CHESSATT | Charles William | 1932 | 14 | Cwm Carn | Cwmcarn | Traffic Boy | 11087 |
| CHESNEY | Hugh | 1908 | 34 | Broxburn | Broxburn | Miner | 11086 |
| CHESHIRE | A. (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Lightwood North Quarry | Lightwood | Plant Attendant | 11081 |
| CHESHIRE | Arthur G. (injured) | 1932 | 25 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 11082 |
| CHESHIRE | H.J. (injured) | 1929 | 22 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 11083 |
| CHESHIRE | Howard (injured) | 1932 | 20 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 11084 |
| CHESHIRE | William | 1908 | 48 | Longacres | Skelton in Cleveland | Miner | 11085 |
| CHESBY | H.F. | 1958 | 42 | Dillwyn | Seven Sisters | Face Cogger | 11080 |
| CHERRYHOLME | William | 1911 | 50 | Prince of Wales | Pontefract or Netherton | 11078 | |
| CHERRYHOLME | William | 1911 | 50 | Prince of Wales (a) | Pontefract | Miner | 11079 |
| CHERRY | Benjamin James | 1906 | 25 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 11075 |