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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNS | Frederick | 1934 | 41 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 9041 |
| BURNS | George | 1911 | 14 | Bedlington | Bedlington | Driver | 9042 |
| BURNS | George | 1927 | Lady Ha' Pit | Kilwinning | 9043 | ||
| BURNS | Harold (injured) | 1941 | 39 | Newtown | Clifton | Packer | 9044 |
| BURNS | Henry | 1926 | 63 | Philpstoun, No.6 Mine | Philpstoun | Oversman | 9045 |
| BURNS | J. (injured) | 1953 | St Helens | Seaton | Electrician | 9046 | |
| BURNS | Jack (injured) | 1942 | 18 | Towneley, Boggart Pit | Burnley | Jinney Tenter | 9047 |
| BURNS | James | 1908 | 36 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 9048 |
| BURNS | James | 1912 | 39 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Rescue Worker | 9049 |
| BURNS | James | 1915 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | Miner | 9050 | |
| BURNS | James | 1915 | 50 | Rossington Main | Rossington | 9051 | |
| BURNS | James | 1922 | 18 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Rolleyway Man | 9052 |
| BURNS | James (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Sovereign, No.3 | Atherton | Haulage Lad | 9053 |
| BURNS | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9054 | ||
| BURNS | James (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9055 | ||
| BURNS | James (injured) | 1956 | 36 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 9056 |
| BURNS | James Wardrop | 1953 | 48 | Tower | Kirkconnel | Miner | 9057 |
| BURNS | John | 1904 | 15 | Hebburn | Hebburn | Driver | 9058 |
| BURNS | John | 1908 | 48 | Wheatley Hill | Wheatley Hill | Hewer | 9059 |
| BURNS | John | 1909 | 42 | St Helens, Crop & Deep | St Helens | Collier | 9060 |
| BURNS | John | 1910 | 30 | Dunnikier | Kirkcaldy | Hanger-on | 9061 |
| BURNS | John | 1911 | 25 | Hattonrigg | Bellshill | Repairer | 9062 |
| BURNS | John | 1915 | 37 | Mosside | Bathgate | 9063 | |
| BURNS | John | 1923 | Foxley | Tollcross | 9064 | ||
| BURNS | John (injured) | 1914 | 40 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Quarrier | 9065 |