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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN | Robert | 1956 | 42 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Stirling | 8261 | |
| BROWN | Edward | 1923 | 30 | Plenmeller | Plenmeller with Whitfield | Hewer | 8006 |
| BROWN | Robert (Injured) | 1930 | Newcraighall, Klondyke Pit | Newcraighall | 8262 | ||
| BROWN | Edward | 1924 | 60 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Dataller | 8007 |
| BROWN | Robert Bowes | 1966 | Littlemill | Coylton | Miner | 8263 | |
| BROWN | Edward (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8008 | ||
| BROWN | Robert Charles | 1960 | 35 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Roof Control Officer | 8264 |
| BROWN | Edward (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8009 | ||
| BROWN | Robert Ernest | 1917 | East Holywell | Earsdon | 8265 | ||
| BROWN | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8010 | ||
| BROWN | Robert Henry | 1946 | 31 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Service Engineer | 8266 |
| BROWN | Edward (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8011 | ||
| BROWN | Robert Jamieson | 1937 | Easton | Bathgate | Miner | 8267 | |
| BROWN | Edward (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8012 | ||
| BROWN | Robert M. | 1940 | 50 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Overman | 8268 |
| BROWN | Edward Grimshaw | 1928 | 63 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Daywageman | 8013 |
| BROWN | Robert Malcolm | 1956 | 39 | Lindsay | Kelty | Miner | 8269 |
| BROWN | Edward L. (injured) | 1928 | 24 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 8014 |
| BROWN | Rowland (injured) | 1935 | 47 | Oxhay Mine | Biddulph | Slate Getter | 8270 |
| BROWN | Ellis (injured) | 1954 | 37 | Golborne | Golborne | Loco Driver | 8015 |
| BROWN | S. (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 8271 | ||
| BROWN | Emlyn (injured) | 1934 | 18 | Duffryn Rhondda, No.1 Pit | Cymmer | Assistant Collier | 8016 |
| BROWN | S. (Injured) | 1984 | 22 | Park Head Quarry | Caldbeck | Driver | 8272 |
| BROWN | Eric (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Eastern United | Ruspidge | Collier | 8017 |
| BROWN | S.J. (injured) | 1955 | 24 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Electrician | 8273 |