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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGGS | T. | 1932 | 43 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Filler | 7415 |
| BRIGGS | Thomas Joseph | 1950 | 21 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | Collier’s Helper & Rubbish Loader | 7416 |
| BRIGGS | Tom | 1912 | 33 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Collier | 7417 |
| BRIGGS | Tom | 1912 | 33 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | 7418 | |
| BRIGGS | Vincent | 1920 | 27 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Jenny Tenter | 7419 |
| BRIGGS | William | 1911 | 42 | Sharlston | Sharlston | Byeworker | 7420 |
| BRIGGS | William | 1911 | 42 | Sharlston | Sharlston | 7421 | |
| BRIGGS | William | 1937 | 52 | Thornley | New Thornley | Stoneman | 7422 |
| BRIGGS | William (injured) | 1946 | 45 | Saunder Clough, No.2 | Todmorden | Clay Getter | 7423 |
| BRIGDALE | Patrick (injured) | 1937 | 23 | Nook | Tyldesley | Day Hand | 7392 |
| BRIERS | Albert (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7381 | ||
| BRIERS | James (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 7382 | ||
| BRIERS | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 7383 | ||
| BRIERS | James (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 7384 | ||
| BRIERS | James (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7385 | ||
| BRIERS | John (injured) | 1936 | 19 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 7386 |
| BRIERS | Joseph (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7387 | ||
| BRIERS | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7388 | ||
| BRIERS | Joseph (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 7389 | ||
| BRIERS | Joseph (injured) | 1939 | 44 | Sherdley | St Helens | Collier | 7390 |
| BRIERS | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 7391 | ||
| BRIERLEY | Charles (injured) | 1914 | 21 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Dataller | 7375 |
| BRIERLEY | Ernest | 1939 | 41 | Newtown | Clifton | Packer | 7376 |
| BRIERLEY | Ernest (injured) | 1937 | 41 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Inspecting Cutter | 7377 |
| BRIERLEY | George | 1923 | 34 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Collier | 7378 |