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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEETHAM | Hugh (injured) | 1928 | 23 | Bridgewater, No.2 | Worsley | Haulage Hand | 11052 |
| CHEETHAM | John (injured) | 1915 | 16 | Pemberton | Wigan | Driver | 11053 |
| CHEETHAM | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 49 | Alderley Edge | Alderley Edge | Miner | 11054 |
| CHEETHAM | Samuel | 1928 | 61 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Engine Tenter | 11055 |
| CHEETHAM | Samuel (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 11056 | ||
| CHEETHAM | Thomas | 1909 | 16 | Glenburn | Skelmersdale | Engine Attendant | 11057 |
| CHEETHAM | Thomas | 1918 | 29 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 11058 |
| CHEETHAM | Thomas | 1944 | 30 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Collier | 11059 |
| CHEETHAM | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11060 | ||
| CHEETHAM | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | Sherdley | St Helens | 11061 | ||
| CHEETHAM | W. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 11062 | ||
| CHEETHAM | William | 1902 | 20 | Wet Earth | Clifton | Drawer | 11063 |
| CHEESMOND | Henry | 1920 | 58 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | 11039 | |
| CHEESMAN | John (injured) | 1925 | 44 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Repairer | 11037 |
| CHEESMAN | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | 36 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Haulier | 11038 |
| CHEERTHAM | John (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 11036 | ||
| CHEERS | John | 1904 | 36 | Plas Power | Wrexham | Collier | 11034 |
| CHEERS | John (injured) | 1920 | 39 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 11035 |
| CHEEKE | David H. (injured) | 1925 | 33 | Groesfaen | Deri | Collier | 11033 |
| CHEEK | E.J. | 1902 | 24 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Repairer | 11031 |
| CHEEK | John | 1902 | 24 | Vochrhiw, No.2 Pit | Fochriw | Repairer | 11032 |
| CHEEETHAM | Thomas | 1918 | 24 | Lea Green | St Helens | Collier | 11030 |
| CHEEDER? | George | 1933 | 45 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Surface Foreman | 11029 |
| CHEAY | Simon (injured) | 1933 | 37 | Reedley | Reedley | Collier | 11028 |
| CHEADLE | Frederick | 1915 | 53 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Ropeman | 11026 |