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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAWTHORNE | George | 1913 | 60 | Southgate | Clowne | Stallman | 10601 |
| CAWTHORNE | J.W. | 1932 | 55 | South Derwent | Annfield Plain | Hewer | 10602 |
| CAWTHORNE | William | 1914 | 66 | Hoyland Silkstone | Hoyland | Dataller | 10603 |
| CAWSON | Armstrong | 1906 | 15 | Bewick Main | Urpeth | Token boy | 10598 |
| CAWOOD | Ernest | 1931 | 50 | Bentley | Bentley | 10597 | |
| CAWLEY | Jeffrey (Injured) | 1979 | 25 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Electrician | 10592 |
| CAWLEY | John (injured) | 1927 | 54 | Ince Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 10593 |
| CAWLEY | William (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 10594 | ||
| CAWLEY | William (injured) | 1931 | 31 | Sneyd | Burslem | Loader | 10595 |
| CAWLEY | William (injured) | 1932 | 23 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 10596 |
| CAWFIELD | David Edwin (injured) | 1913 | 23 | Penstrowed Quarry | Penstrowed | Labourer | 10589 |
| CAWFIELD | Edward (injured) | 1936 | 16 | Old Boston | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 10590 |
| CAWFIELD | John | 1921 | 55 | Bedford | Atherton | Dataller | 10591 |
| CAWARDS | Francis George (injured) | 1925 | 27 | Garw Goch, No.1 | Blaengarw | Labourer | 10588 |
| CAVILLE | William (injured) | 1912 | 43 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Collier | 10587 |
| CAVILL | George | 1910 | 49 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Contractor | 10584 |
| CAVILL | George | 1910 | 49 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 10585 | |
| CAVILL | J. (injured) | 1958 | 46 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 10586 |
| CAVIL | William | 1942 | 40 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Packer | 10583 |
| CAVEY | John | 1909 | 52 | Rockingham | Hoyland | Lime washer | 10582 |
| CAVERO | Joseph (injured) | 1942 | 25 | Rhos | Pantyffynnon | Coal Hewer | 10581 |
| CAVENY | John (injured) | 1924 | 26 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Dataller | 10580 |
| CAVE | A. | 1935 | 37 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | Hewer | 10572 |
| CAVE | Frank (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Journey Attendant | 10573 |
| CAVE | Fred | 1914 | 69 | Rogerley Quarry | Frosterley | Borer | 10574 |