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 | Neil | 1923 | 35 | Tower | Kirkconnel | Gummer | 9615 |
| CAIRNS | Robert | 1914 | 44 | Whitehill | Rosewell | Miner | 9616 |
| CAIRNS | Robert | 1919 | Montgomeryfield | Dreghorn | 9617 | ||
| CAIRNS | Robert | 1950 | 50 | Wellesley | Methil | 9618 | |
| CAIRNS | Thomas | 1912 | 45 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Hewer | 9619 |
| CAIRNS | Thomas | 1940 | Easton | Bathgate | Ash boy | 9620 | |
| CAIRNS | Walter | 1934 | 14 | Linton | Ellington & Linton | Transit Lad | 9621 |
| CAIRNS | William | 1905 | 45 | Rosie | Buckhaven | Miner | 9622 |
| CAIRNS | William | 1919 | 27 | Dykehead, No.2 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 9623 |
| CAIRNS | William | 1921 | Giffnock | Thornliebank | 9624 | ||
| CAIRNS | William | 1921 | Giffnock | Thornliebank | 9625 | ||
| CAIRNS | William | 1925 | Roslin | Roslin | Pit Bottom Boy | 9626 | |
| CAIRNS | William Henry | 1936 | 39 | Ashington | Ashington | Stoneman | 9627 |
| CAIRNEY | Alexander | 1973 | Bilston Glen | Loanhead | Deputy | 9581 | |
| CAIRNEY | Andrew | 1924 | Auchlochan, No.9 Pit | Coalburn | 9582 | ||
| CAIRNEY | Daniel | 1908 | 31 | Blairadam | Kelty | Assistant machineman | 9583 |
| CAIRNEY | Daniel | 1908 | 31 | Blairadam, No.2 Pit | Kelty | Assistant Machineman | 9584 |
| CAIRNEY | James | 1968 | 39 | Bogside | Balgownie Mains | 9585 | |
| CAIRNEY | James | 1968 | Bogside Mine | Balgownie Mains | Deputy | 9586 | |
| CAIRNEY | Patrick | 1925 | Dumbreck | Kilsyth | 9587 | ||
| CAIRNEY | Peter | 1916 | 13 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Pithead Worker | 9588 |
| CAINES | James | 1925 | 67 | Coedely | Coedely | Collier | 9580 |
| CAINE | Henry (injured) | 1944 | 51 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 9575 |
| CAINE | John W. (injured) | 1916 | 34 | Vron | Brymbo | Collier | 9576 |
| CAINE | Percy (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 9577 |