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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK (AKA BLACKWOOD) | John Grugan | 1934 | Littlemill | Coylton | 5626 | ||
| BLACK | Alexander | 1918 | Earnock, No.3 Pit | Hamilton | 5587 | ||
| BLACK | Andrew | 1913 | 50 | Devon | Sauchie | Labourer | 5588 |
| BLACK | Andrew | 1914 | 20 | Rosehall, No.13 Pit | Coatbridge | Miner | 5589 |
| BLACK | Andrew | 1967 | Comrie, No.2 Pit | Saline | Banksman | 5590 | |
| BLACK | David | 1931 | 33 | Fauldhead, No.3 Pit | Kirkconnel | Borer | 5591 |
| BLACK | Edward James | 1966 | Castlehill | Blairhall | Fitter | 5592 | |
| BLACK | George | 1921 | 52 | Leven, No.1 Pit | Leven | 5593 | |
| BLACK | George (injured) | 1952 | 59 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Assistant Repairer | 5594 |
| BLACK | Henry | 1941 | 36 | Arniston, Gore Pit | Gorebridge | Miner | 5595 |
| BLACK | Henry | 1961 | 51 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner | 5596 |
| BLACK | J.A. | 1941 | 27 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Putter | 5597 |
| BLACK | James | 1901 | 40 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Wheeler | 5598 |
| BLACK | James (injured) | 1922 | Hall Cowm Quarry | Whitworth | Navvy | 5599 | |
| BLACK | James Alexander | 1929 | 34 | Linton | Ellington & Linton | Filler | 5600 |
| BLACK | John | 1912 | 25 | Hartford | East Hartford | Electrical Engineer | 5601 |
| BLACK | John | 1914 | 51 | Fauldhead, No.1 Pit | Kirkconnel | Fireman | 5602 |
| BLACK | John | 1915 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Screens | 5603 | |
| BLACK | John | 1921 | 38 | Victoria (k) | West Wemyss | Miner | 5604 |
| BLACK | John | 1948 | Lady Helen | Cardenden | 5605 | ||
| BLACK | John | 1948 | Lady Helen | Cardenden | Fireman | 5606 | |
| BLACK | John (injured) | 1929 | Cefn Quarry | Cefn Mawr | Scappler | 5607 | |
| BLACK | Lachlan | 1926 | Northfield | Shotts | 5608 | ||
| BLACK | Peter | 1936 | 17 | Fauldhead, No.3 Pit | Kirkconnel | Miner | 5609 |
| BLACK | Richard | 1908 | 27 | Portland, No.5 Pit or Nursery Pit | Kilmarnock | Miner | 5610 |