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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHALLINOR | John (injured) | 1941 | 33 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 10699 |
| CHALLINOR | Thomas | 1918 | 15 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 10700 |
| CHALLINOR | William (injured) | 1948 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | HM Inspector of Mines | 10701 | |
| CHALLINOR | William Henry | 1912 | 64 | Great Wyrley | Cheslyn Hay | Loader | 10702 |
| CHALLINER | John | 1900 | 30 | Edith & Mable | Hindley | Labourer | 10697 |
| CHALLENOR | T.H. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 10696 | ||
| CHALLENGER | Edward | 1917 | 32 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Colliery | 10688 |
| CHALLENGER | Edward | 1917 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | 10689 | ||
| CHALLENGER | Frederick (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Llandaval | Aberbeeg | Collier | 10690 |
| CHALLENGER | Herbert (injured) | 1946 | 54 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Collier | 10691 |
| CHALLENGER | John (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Forge Slope | Blaenavon | Haulier | 10692 |
| CHALLENGER | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Victoria (f) | Ebbw Vale | Collier's Assistant | 10693 |
| CHALLENGER | Thomas (injured) | 1950 | 58 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Rider | 10694 |
| CHALLENGER | Thomas Henry (injured) | 1948 | 26 | Glyn Tillery | Hafodyrynys | Fireman | 10695 |
| CHALLANGER | Eli | 1902 | 50 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 10684 |
| CHALLANGER | Fred | 1913 | 19 | Llandaval | Aberbeeg | Collier | 10685 |
| CHALLANGER | William | 1929 | 19 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Collier’s Hand | 10686 |
| CHALLANGER | William (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Collier | 10687 |
| CHALKER | Joseph | 1905 | 39 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Ostler | 10682 |
| CHALKER | Joseph | 1905 | 38 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Ostler | 10683 |
| CHAFFEY | Alan (Injured) | 1981 | 22 | Steeple Morden Plantation Quarry | Steeple Morden | Maintenance worker | 10681 |
| CHAFFER | James H. (injured) | 1948 | 55 | Reedley, Dandy | Reedley | Coal Getter | 10680 |
| CHAFFE | John (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Deerplay | Deerplay | Miner | 10679 |
| CHADWICK | Albert | 1939 | 17 | Newtown | Clifton | Assistant Shotfirer | 10625 |
| CHADWICK | Albert (injured) | 1933 | 42 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 10626 |