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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAREY | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 73 | Pemberton | Wigan | Labourer | 9977 |
| CAREY | Trevor (injured) | 1946 | 20 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 9978 |
| CAREY | William | 1905 | 30 | Barrow Pits | Bryncethin | Repairer | 9979 |
| CAREY | William | 1929 | Highhouse Mine | Auchinleck | 9980 | ||
| CAREY | Winston (injured) | 1944 | 16 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 9981 |
| CAREW | Donald (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Penallta | Hengoed | Repairer | 9971 |
| CARELESS | Herbert | 1909 | 14 | Aldwarke Main | Parkgate | Pit Hill Lad | 9970 |
| CARDWELL | Harold (injured) | 1942 | 31 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Collier | 9962 |
| CARDWELL | Herbert (injured) | 1944 | 38 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 9963 |
| CARDWELL | John | 1910 | 56 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Dataller | 9964 |
| CARDWELL | Peter (injured) | 1920 | 43 | Sherdley | St Helens | Contractor | 9965 |
| CARDWELL | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9966 | ||
| CARDWELL | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9967 | ||
| CARDWELL | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9968 | ||
| CARDWELL | William (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 9969 |
| CARDOW | Thomas | 1919 | Clyde, No.4 Pit | Carmyle | 9961 | ||
| CARDING | George Henry | 1915 | 35 | Exhall | Bedworth | 9960 | |
| CARDER | Mark (Injured) | 1982 | 28 | New England Quarry | Lee Mill | Dumper driver | 9959 |
| CARDAS? | William (injured) | 1930 | 66 | Reedley | Reedley | Dataller | 9958 |
| CARD | A. Edward | 1930 | 33 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 9956 |
| CARD | E. Glyn (injured) | 1932 | 13 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier Boy | 9957 |
| CARBISHLEY | B. (Injured) | 1976 | 38 | Florence | Longton | Track repairer | 9955 |
| CARBERRY | Edward | 1959 | 38 | Seafield | Kirkcaldy | Coal Miner Oncost | 9952 |
| CARBERRY | William | 1907 | 31 | North Motherwell | Motherwell | Roadsman | 9953 |
| CARBERRY | William | 1923 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 9954 |