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 | John (injured) | 1914 | 19 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Haulage Hand | 9066 |
| BURNS | John (injured) | 1919 | 42 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Pieceworker | 9067 |
| BURNS | John (injured) | 1922 | 43 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Quarryman | 9068 |
| BURNS | John Dawson | 1919 | 30 | Balgonie, Julian Pit | Thornton | Miner | 9069 |
| BURNS | John Miller | 1965 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Mechanical Engineer | 9070 | |
| BURNS | Joseph | 1901 | Framwellgate | Durham | Small runner | 9071 | |
| BURNS | Joseph | 1909 | 48 | West Stanley | Stanley | 9072 | |
| BURNS | Joseph | 1933 | 57 | Pensnett | Pensnett | Pikeman | 9073 |
| BURNS | L.P. (injured) | 1925 | 16 | Ferndale, No.8 | Tylorstown | Screens | 9074 |
| BURNS | Michael | 1903 | 28 | Braidhurst | Motherwell | Miner | 9075 |
| BURNS | Patrick | 1908 | 46 | Calder | Altham | Bricklayer | 9076 |
| BURNS | Peter | 1908 | 37 | Charlaw | Sacriston | Hewer | 9077 |
| BURNS | Peter | 1909 | 56 | Shieldmains, No.7 | Drongan | Miner | 9078 |
| BURNS | R. | 1932 | 27 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Run Rider | 9079 |
| BURNS | Richard | 1909 | 22 | West Stanley | Stanley | 9080 | |
| BURNS | Richard | 1935 | 37 | Burradon | Burradon | Coal Cutter | 9081 |
| BURNS | Robert | 1910 | 58 | Park Hill | Stanley | Byeworker | 9082 |
| BURNS | Robert | 1910 | 58 | Park Hill | Stanley | 9083 | |
| BURNS | Robert | 1911 | 55 | Twechar, No.1 Pit | Kirkintilloch | Roadsman | 9084 |
| BURNS | Robert | 1926 | 22 | Hetton Lyons | Hetton le Hole | Putter | 9085 |
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9086 | ||
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9087 | ||
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9088 | ||
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9089 | ||
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9090 |