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 | John (injured) | 1942 | 57 | Gresford | Wrexham | Borer | 8166 |
| BROWN | Adam (injured) | 1916 | 26 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Waggoner | 7911 |
| BROWN | John (injured) | 1943 | 25 | Bickershaw, No.4 Pit | Bickershaw | Metalman | 8167 |
| BROWN | Adam (injured) | 1924 | 43 | Moorfield | Altham | Collier | 7912 |
| BROWN | John Baden Powell | 1931 | 31 | Bentley | Bentley | 8168 | |
| BROWN | Alan (Injured) | 1982 | 26 | Florence | Longton | Demolition contractor | 7913 |
| BROWN | John Frederick | 1913 | 35 | Craven | Walsgrave on Sowe | Getter | 8169 |
| BROWN | Albert | 1942 | 41 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Driller | 7914 |
| BROWN | John G. (injured) | 1928 | 25 | Gibfield, Arley | Atherton | Collier | 8170 |
| BROWN | Albert | 1942 | 41 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Driller | 7915 |
| BROWN | John George William | 1934 | 59 | Gresford | Wrexham | Surface Labourer | 8171 |
| BROWN | Alex. | 1920 | Minto, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Nightshift overman | 7916 | |
| BROWN | John H. | 1933 | 29 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 8172 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1913 | 15 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Pumper | 7917 |
| BROWN | John H. (injured) | 1951 | Risehow | Flimby | Brusher | 8173 | |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1915 | Thankerton | Holytown | 7918 | ||
| BROWN | John K. (Injured) | 1987 | 39 | Nant Helen Opencast Quarry | Coelbren | Rope extractor operator | 8174 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1915 | Thankerton, No.7 Pit | Holytown | Miner | 7919 | |
| BROWN | John L. (injured) | 1911 | 15 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Engineman | 8175 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1916 | 20 | Blackbraes, No.1 Guardrum Pit | Blackbraes | Bogie-man | 7920 |
| BROWN | John Light | 1916 | 36 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Collier | 8176 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1919 | Parkneuk | Motherwell | 7921 | ||
| BROWN | John Robinson | 1912 | 25 | South Tanfield | Annfield Plain | Stoneman | 8177 |
| BROWN | Alexander | 1924 | Earnock | Hamilton | 7922 | ||
| BROWN | John Simpson | 1915 | 25 | Newbottle, Margaret Pit | Newbottle | 8178 |