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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUSBY | John | 1952 | 31 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 10551 |
| CAUNCE | J. (Injured) | 1986 | 49 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Ripper | 10548 |
| CAUNCE | J.R. (Injured) | 1984 | 47 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Development Worker | 10549 |
| CAUNCE | T. (injured) | 1949 | 49 | Lyme, No.2 | Haydock | Shotfirer | 10550 |
| CAULTON | George | 1908 | 33 | Langton | Alfreton | Dataller | 10546 |
| CAULTON | James | 1908 | 49 | Waingroves | Heage | Stallman | 10547 |
| CAULFIELD | Henry (injured) | 1930 | 48 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Daywageman | 10536 |
| CAULFIELD | J.J. (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 10537 | ||
| CAULFIELD | John | 1908 | 46 | South Tanfield | Annfield Plain | Hewer | 10538 |
| CAULFIELD | John (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 10539 | ||
| CAULFIELD | John (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 10540 | ||
| CAULFIELD | John T. | 1940 | 36 | Rishton | Rishton | Collier | 10541 |
| CAULFIELD | Patrick (injured) | 1957 | 37 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Belt Patrolman | 10542 |
| CAULFIELD | Patrick M. (injured) | 1956 | 24 | Coed Talon Opencast | Pontybodkin | Excavator Driver | 10543 |
| CAULFIELD | Peter | 1908 | 25 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 10544 |
| CAULFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1917 | 20 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 10545 |
| CAULEY | Pat | 1903 | 24 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Contractor | 10535 |
| CAULDWELL | Samuel | 1910 | 49 | Cossall | Cossall | Stallman | 10533 |
| CAULDWELL | William | 1937 | 48 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Stallman | 10534 |
| CAULDFIELD | J. (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 10531 | ||
| CAULDFIELD | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 10532 | ||
| CAULDERHURST | Charles (injured) | 1944 | 64 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Labourer | 10530 |
| CATTON | Henry | 1913 | 53 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Dataller | 10529 |
| CATTERMOLE | W.H. | 1942 | 53 | Vane Tempest | Seaham | Hewer | 10528 |
| CATTERALL | C. (Injured) | 1985 | 54 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Face chargeman | 10516 |