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 | John (injured) | 1950 | 51 | Golborne | Golborne | Shotfirer | 78589 |
| UNSWORTH | John (injured) | 1958 | 22 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 78590 |
| UNSWORTH | Joseph | 1934 | 21 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 78591 |
| UNMOC | David Edward (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Dinorwic Quarry | Llanberis | Quarryman | 78548 |
| Unknown | Unknown | 1909 | - | Maltby Main | Maltby | 78543 | |
| UNKNOWN | Unknown | 1926 | Carnock | Cowie | Electrician | 78544 | |
| UNKNOWN | Unknown | 1927 | Kingshill | Allanton | Fireman | 78545 | |
| UNKNOWN | Unknown | 1932 | Law, Nos 6 & 7 Pits | Carluke | 78546 | ||
| UNKNOWN | Unknown | 1932 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | 78547 | ||
| UNKLEY | A.J. | 1911 | 15 | Marine | Cwm | Assistant Collier | 78542 |
| UNGERFORD | John (injured) | 1951 | 54 | Lucy Margaret | Haulier | 78541 | |
| UNDRAWATHA | R. (injured) | 1956 | 35 | Groesfaen | Deri | Electrician | 78540 |
| UNDERWOOD | George (injured) | 1913 | 33 | Penallta | Hengoed | Haulier | 78530 |
| UNDERWOOD | Herbert | 1911 | 23 | Hem Heath | Chesterton | Loader | 78531 |
| UNDERWOOD | J. | 1916 | Lanes Hill Quarry | Quarry Foreman | 78532 | ||
| UNDERWOOD | James (injured) | 1919 | 15 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Haulage | 78533 |
| UNDERWOOD | John (injured) | 1938 | 50 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Metalman | 78534 |
| UNDERWOOD | Joseph | 1923 | Lethans Pit | Saline | 78535 | ||
| UNDERWOOD | Thomas | 1915 | 34 | Monckton Main | Royston | 78536 | |
| UNDERWOOD | Walter | 1909 | 16 | Teversal | Teversal | Horse Driver | 78537 |
| UNDERWOOD | William | 1905 | 28 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 78538 |
| UNDERWOOD | William | 1923 | 42 | Lethans Pit | Saline | 78539 | |
| UNDERMILL | W.J. (injured) | 1958 | 68 | Marine | Cwm | Assistant Repairer | 78529 |
| UNDERHILL | Charles (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Assistant Timberman | 78526 |
| UNDERHILL | Henry | 1908 | 17 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Driver | 78527 |