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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGESS | G.W.S. (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier's Assistant | 8901 |
| BURGESS | George | 1902 | 40 | Blaendare Slope | Upper Race | Collier | 8902 |
| BURGESS | George | 1918 | 42 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Collier | 8903 |
| BURGESS | George (injured) | 1930 | 24 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Packer | 8904 |
| BURGESS | H. | 1958 | 50 | Mossfield | Longton | 8905 | |
| BURGESS | Harold (injured) | 1942 | 47 | Holditch | Chesterton | Mechanic | 8906 |
| BURGESS | J. | 1917 | 54 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | 8907 | ||
| BURGESS | Jabez | 1918 | 20 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Loader | 8908 |
| BURGESS | James | 1934 | 48 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Waggon Lowerer | 8909 |
| BURGESS | James (injured) | 1938 | 64 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Deputy | 8910 |
| BURGESS | James Jnr | 1912 | 18 | Craig, No.1 Pit | Dreghorn | Pony Driver | 8911 |
| BURGESS | John (injured) | 1932 | 42 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 8912 |
| BURGESS | John (injured) | 1939 | 24 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 8913 |
| BURGESS | John George | 1910 | 24 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Banksman | 8914 |
| BURGESS | Joseph (injured) | 1916 | 36 | Clarence | Adlington | Clay Getter | 8915 |
| BURGESS | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | 49 | Hollin Lane Quarry | Labourer | 8916 | |
| BURGESS | Leonard (injured) | 1924 | 24 | Pemberton | Wigan | Coal Cutter | 8917 |
| BURGESS | Leonard (injured) | 1932 | 32 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Scufter | 8918 |
| BURGESS | Leslie (injured) | 1936 | 28 | Holditch | Chesterton | Coalcutter | 8919 |
| BURGESS | Percy (injured) | 1939 | 54 | Bradford | Bradford | Collier | 8920 |
| BURGESS | R. | 1902 | 34 | Pemberton | Wigan | Shotlighter | 8921 |
| BURGESS | Robert | 1948 | 18 | Bankfield Quarry | Clitheroe | Loader Dumper Driver | 8922 |
| BURGESS | Robert (injured) | 1942 | 21 | Tarbuck Farm | Billinge | Electrician | 8923 |
| BURGESS | S. | 1925 | 68 | Kidsgrove | Kidsgrove | 8924 | |
| BURGESS | S. (injured) | 1959 | 24 | Baxter Pit | Winstanley | Cleaner | 8925 |