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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALENTINE | Watkin (injured) | 1919 | 43 | Hafod | Ruabon | Shiftman | 78700 |
| VALE | Selwyn (injured) | 1941 | 28 | Wernos | Tycroes | Trafficman | 78674 |
| VALE | Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Merthyr Vale, No.1 | Merthyr Vale | Collier’s Helper | 78675 |
| VAIL | William (injured) | 1956 | Florence Mine | Egremont | Shotfirer | 78673 | |
| VAGGS | George | 1934 | 43 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Borer | 78672 |
| UZZEL | Albert | 1905 | 40 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 78669 |
| UZZEL | John | 1905 | 15 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier Boy | 78670 |
| UZZEL | W. | 1905 | 16 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Collier | 78671 |
| UTLEY | Edward (Injured) | 1974 | 38 | Bell House Quarry | Conveyor attendant | 78668 | |
| USSON | Adam (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Pony Putter | 78667 |
| USKURAITAS | J. (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78666 | ||
| USKI | Peter | 1903 | 48 | Glenboig | Glenboig | Miner | 78665 |
| USHER | A. (injured) | 1952 | 42 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Journeyman | 78657 |
| USHER | Frank (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier’s Helper | 78658 |
| USHER | Herbert (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78659 | ||
| USHER | Jonathan | 1910 | 33 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 78660 |
| USHER | Thomas | 1912 | 52 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Hewer | 78661 |
| USHER | William | 1900 | 65 | Speedwell | Two Mile Hill | Collier | 78662 |
| USHER | William (injured) | 1933 | 46 | St George's | Tyldesley | Collier | 78663 |
| USHER | Wyndham D. (injured) | 1947 | 20 | Penllwyngwent | Ogmore Vale | Engine Boy | 78664 |
| USHAW | Thomas | 1905 | 58 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Fitter | 78656 |
| URWIN | Robert | 1913 | 25 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Hewer | 78654 |
| URWIN | Robert | 1925 | 34 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Hewer | 78655 |
| URQUHART | James | 1924 | Carberry, Old Pit | Whitecraig | Miner | 78653 | |
| URQHART | James | 1902 | 43 | Gallatown Quarry | Gallatown | Labourer | 78652 |