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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRNS | Alan | 1941 | 18 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 9590 |
| CAIRNS | Alexander | 1918 | Dalkeith | Dalkeith | 9591 | ||
| CAIRNS | Archibald | 1940 | 40 | Easter Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | 9592 | |
| CAIRNS | David | 1909 | 36 | Polton | Bonnyrigg | Brusher | 9593 |
| CAIRNS | David | 1929 | Muiredge, No.1 Pit | Buckhaven | 9594 | ||
| CAIRNS | David | 1939 | 35 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 9595 |
| CAIRNS | Frank | 1938 | 43 | Polmaise, No.2 Pit | Stirling | Machineman | 9596 |
| CAIRNS | Frank | 1938 | 43 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | 9597 | |
| CAIRNS | Frederick | 1951 | 23 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Filler | 9598 |
| CAIRNS | George | 1918 | 26 | Blairhall, Lady Veronica Pit | East Grange | 9599 | |
| CAIRNS | George | 1918 | 46 | Blairhall, Lady Veronica Pit | East Grange | Miner | 9600 |
| CAIRNS | George | 1931 | Burghlee | Loanhead | 9601 | ||
| CAIRNS | H. | 1929 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 9602 | ||
| CAIRNS | Henry | 1900 | 38 | Hallside | Cambuslang | Repairer | 9603 |
| CAIRNS | Henry | 1900 | 38 | Hallside | Cambuslang | Road Repairer | 9604 |
| CAIRNS | Hope Thomson | 1929 | 43 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner | 9605 |
| CAIRNS | Hugh | 1900 | 34 | Avondale | Stonehouse | Miner | 9606 |
| CAIRNS | James | 1904 | 44 | Drumshangie | Airdrie | Miner | 9607 |
| CAIRNS | James | 1909 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Bottomer | 9608 | |
| CAIRNS | James Martin [alias James Anderson] | 1931 | 45 | Bowhill, No.1 Shaft | Auchterderran | Fireman | 9609 |
| CAIRNS | James Peter | 1910 | 16 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Driver | 9610 |
| CAIRNS | John | 1923 | Shotts | Shotts | 9611 | ||
| CAIRNS | John | 1939 | 30 | Easton | Bathgate | Brusher | 9612 |
| CAIRNS | John Payne | 1920 | 20 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Rolleyway Man | 9613 |
| CAIRNS | Matthew | 1919 | Gain Clay Mine | Glenboig | 9614 |