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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSWORTH | Herbert (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78564 | ||
| UNSWORTH | Herbert (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 78565 | ||
| UNSWORTH | J.J. (Injured) | 1976 | 57 | Golborne | Golborne | Conveyor attendant | 78566 |
| UNSWORTH | J.W. (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Bedford | Atherton | Taker Off | 78567 |
| UNSWORTH | James | 1910 | 30 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 78568 |
| UNSWORTH | James | 1934 | 48 | Garswood Hall, No.3 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 78569 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 78570 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1915 | 15 | Bedford, Trafford | Atherton | Haulage Lad | 78571 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1917 | 24 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Pusher On | 78572 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1919 | 35 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 78573 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1919 | 46 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Metalman | 78574 |
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 78575 | ||
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 78576 | ||
| UNSWORTH | James (injured) | 1945 | 43 | Ravenhead, No.11 | St Helens | Conveyorman | 78577 |
| UNSWORTH | Jane (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Sovereign Pits | Atherton | Coal Cleaner | 78578 |
| UNSWORTH | Jehu | 1910 | 43 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 78579 |
| UNSWORTH | John | 1906 | 58 | Bedford | Atherton | Engineman | 78580 |
| UNSWORTH | John | 1912 | 31 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 78581 |
| UNSWORTH | John | 1925 | 44 | Tyldesley, No.2 | Tyldesley | Collier | 78582 |
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1916 | 36 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Collier | 78583 |
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1918 | 42 | Bedford | Atherton | Collier | 78584 |
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1925 | Bold | Earlstown | 78585 | ||
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 78586 | ||
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1930 | 51 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Dayman | 78587 |
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1932 | Bold | Earlstown | 78588 |