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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMBERS | Andrew | 1919 | 16 | Cornsilloch, No.2 Pit | Dalserf | Assistant Pit Bottomer | 10756 |
| CHAMBERS | Archibald (injured) | 1919 | 45 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Quarryman | 10757 |
| CHAMBERS | Arthur | 1930 | 21 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Datal | 10758 |
| CHAMBERS | David | 1923 | 22 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Filler | 10759 |
| CHAMBERS | Douglas | 1912 | 28 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Manager | 10760 |
| CHAMBERS | Ernest Frederick | 1902 | 25 | Holmewood | Heath | Stallman | 10761 |
| CHAMBERS | Geoffrey (Injured) | 1978 | 23 | Bentley | Bentley | 10762 | |
| CHAMBERS | George | 1935 | 40 | Woodhall, | Calderbank | 10763 | |
| CHAMBERS | J.E. (injured) | 1957 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Shifthand | 10764 | |
| CHAMBERS | J.H. | 1931 | 64 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Stoneman | 10765 |
| CHAMBERS | James | 1910 | 26 | Aberaman | Mountain Ash | Spragger | 10766 |
| CHAMBERS | John | 1915 | 65 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | 10767 | |
| CHAMBERS | John Kitchen | 1903 | 61 | Ellistown | Ellistown | Banksman | 10768 |
| CHAMBERS | Joseph K. (injured) | 1955 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Hewer | 10769 | |
| CHAMBERS | Nathaniel (Injured) | 1924 | Broomfield. | Larkhall | 10770 | ||
| CHAMBERS | Robert | 1904 | 31 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Hewer | 10771 |
| CHAMBERS | Robert | 1908 | 13 | Kirkby | Kirkby in Ashfield | Horse driver | 10772 |
| CHAMBERS | Samuel | 1909 | 37 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Repairer | 10773 |
| CHAMBERS | T.C. (injured) | 1948 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Roadman | 10774 | |
| CHAMBERS | Thomas | 1900 | 61 | Seaham | Seaham | Shifter | 10775 |
| CHAMBERS | W.J. (injured) | 1952 | 23 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Trainee | 10776 |
| CHAMBERS | William (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Dulais | Onllwyn | Collier | 10777 |
| CHAMBERLAINE | C. (injured) | 1959 | 56 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Journey Attendant | 10753 |
| CHAMBERLAINE | Thomas | 1914 | 42 | Haunchwood Quarry | Whittleford | Clay Getter | 10754 |
| CHAMBERLAIN | William (Injured) | 1982 | 55 | Bold | Earlstown | Machine operator | 10752 |