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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIN | William Calls | 1911 | 22 | Harrington | Lowca | Waggoner | 9573 |
| CAIN | William H. | 1936 | 29 | Dipton, Delight Pit | Dipton | Driller | 9574 |
| CAILES | Robert R. (injured) | 1950 | 24 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Fitter | 9549 |
| CAIDAY | Thomas | 1904 | 45 | Closeburn Quarry | Closeburn | Labourer | 9548 |
| CAHILL | Edward | 1901 | 35 | Priestner's | Westleigh | Fireman | 9541 |
| CAHILL | James (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Shelton | Hanley | Collier | 9542 |
| CAHILL | James (injured) | 1948 | 51 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 9543 |
| CAHILL | John (injured) | 1934 | 41 | Penrikyber, No.1 | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 9544 |
| CAHILL | Laurence (injured) | 1944 | 19 | St John's | Maesteg | Assistant Collier | 9545 |
| CAHILL | Laurence (injured) | 1947 | 52 | St John's | Maesteg | Haulier | 9546 |
| CAHILL | Paddy | 1925 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Coal Hewer | 9547 | |
| CAFFERTY | E. | 1908 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 9536 | |
| CAFFERTY | John (injured) | 1915 | 35 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Coke Drawer | 9537 |
| CAFFERTY | Martin | 1920 | 55 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Dataller | 9538 |
| CAFFERTY | Michael | 1908 | 33 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 9539 |
| CAFFERTY | Reilly (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Glynogwr | Gilfach Goch | Roofer | 9540 |
| CAFFERKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 9534 | ||
| CAFFERKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 9535 | ||
| CAFFER | Norman (injured) | 1931 | 25 | Brackley | Walkden | Screener | 9533 |
| CADZOW (aka BUCHANAN) | John | 1929 | Duddingston, No.1 Mine | Dalmeny | Shale Miner | 9532 | |
| CADYWOULD | Leonard | 1937 | 21 | Markham No.1 | Duckmanton | Cutterman | 9531 |
| CADWGAN or WADOGEN | Charles | 1959 | 22 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | 9530 | |
| CADWELL | Kenneth S. (Injured) | 1980 | South Crofty | Camborne | Tinyard operator | 9528 | |
| CADWELL | William (injured) | 1943 | 39 | Sutton Manor | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 9529 |
| CADWALLANDER | J. (injured) | 1959 | 62 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Deputy | 9527 |