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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRUTHERS | Robert | 1924 | 22 | Knockshinnoch | New Cumnock | Collier | 10206 |
| CARRUTHERS | Robert | 1924 | 22 | Knockshinnoch | New Cumnock | Collier | 10207 |
| CARRUTHERS | Thomas | 1907 | 51 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Labourer | 10208 |
| CARRUTHERS | W. (injured) | 1944 | 16 | Werfa Dare | Abernant | Collier's Helper | 10209 |
| CARRUTHERS | William | 1934 | Cowdenbeath, No.7 Pit | Cowdenbeath | 10210 | ||
| CARRTHERS | Edward (injured) | 1950 | Walkmill | Moresby | Haulage Clipper | 10196 | |
| CARROTT | D.A. (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Haulier | 10195 |
| CARRON | James (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 10194 | ||
| CARROLL | Arthur | 1912 | 26 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 10159 |
| CARROLL | Clifford (injured) | 1936 | 24 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor’s Man | 10160 |
| CARROLL | Dan (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 10161 | ||
| CARROLL | David | 1947 | 46 | Burngrange | West Calder | Shale Miner | 10162 |
| CARROLL | David | 1947 | 36 | Burngrange, Nos 1 & 2 (Oil Shale) | West Calder | Miner's Drawer | 10163 |
| CARROLL | David | 1947 | 36 | Burngrange, Nos 1 & 2 Mine | West Calder | Miner's Drawer | 10164 |
| CARROLL | Dennis | 1905 | 31 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Haulier | 10165 |
| CARROLL | Dennis | 1913 | 29 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 10166 | |
| CARROLL | Edward | 1901 | 36 | Aldridge | Aldridge | Timberman | 10167 |
| CARROLL | Edward (injured) | 1944 | 18 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Haulage Hand | 10168 |
| CARROLL | F. (injured) | 1914 | 31 | Woolton Quarry | Woolton | Labourer | 10169 |
| CARROLL | G. (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Cronton | Whiston | Cutterman | 10170 |
| CARROLL | James (injured) | 1926 | Bold | Earlstown | 10171 | ||
| CARROLL | James (injured) | 1939 | 52 | Garswood Hall, No.3 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 10172 |
| CARROLL | Janus (Injured) | 1987 | South Crofty | Camborne | 10173 | ||
| CARROLL | John | 1909 | 15 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Taker off | 10174 |
| CARROLL | John | 1924 | 36 | Nook | Tyldesley | Labourer | 10175 |