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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTWELL | Frank | 1906 | 19 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Painter | 9923 |
| CANTWELL | Frank (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Haulier | 9924 |
| CANTWELL | Lawrence | 1907 | 35 | Jarrow, No.6 (sinking) | Crettyard | Sinker | 9925 |
| CANTWELL | N. (injured) | 1932 | 24 | Nantewlaeth | Cymmer | Collier | 9926 |
| CANTWELL | Paul E. (Injured) | 1987 | 27 | Greystone Quarry | Lawhitton | Fitter | 9927 |
| CANTRILL | Thomas | 1904 | 58 | Stanton | Stanton | Weigh clerk | 9921 |
| CANTRELL | Benjamin | 1902 | 26 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Header | 9920 |
| CANTOR | Kenneth (injured) | 1948 | 27 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 9919 |
| CANTON | Albert (injured) | 1933 | 20 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Collier’s Helper | 9917 |
| CANTON | Sidney (injured) | 1928 | 56 | Garw | Blaengarw | Mason | 9918 |
| CANTLAND | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 33 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Collier | 9916 |
| CANTERBURY | George (injured) | 1931 | 60 | Garw | Blaengarw | Night Labourer | 9915 |
| CANTCLIFF | W. | 1913 | 54 | Crackley | Chesterton | 9914 | |
| CANT | George | 1900 | 40 | Delves | Delves | Sinker | 9910 |
| CANT | Henry | 1922 | 45 | Muircockhall | Dunfermline | Repairer | 9911 |
| CANT | John George | 1912 | 27 | Tanfield Lea | Tanfield | Waggonman | 9912 |
| CANT | Thomas | 1923 | 48 | Medomsley | Medomsley | Onsetter | 9913 |
| CANOVAN | John | 1911 | 23 | Bedlinog | Bedlinog | Collier | 9909 |
| CANOL | Patrick (injured) | 1921 | 57 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Daywageman | 9908 |
| CANO | Antonio | 1959 | Barony | Auchinleck | Miner | 9906 | |
| CANO | Antonio | 1965 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Oncost worker | 9907 | |
| CANNON | Edwin | 1912 | 34 | Teversal | Teversal | Collier | 9895 |
| CANNON | J. (injured) | 1957 | St Helens | Seaton | Acting Shotfirer | 9896 | |
| CANNON | James | 1908 | 40 | Lochgelly | Lochgelly | Repairer | 9897 |
| CANNON | James | 1925 | Duddingston, No.3 Mine | Dalmeny | Shale Miner | 9898 |