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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERRY | Charles (injured) | 1911 | 16 | International Slant | Abercraf | Collier's Boy | 4869 |
| BERRY | Charles (injured) | 1939 | 38 | Newtown | Clifton | Dataller | 4870 |
| BERRY | Edward (injured) | 1938 | 17 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 4871 |
| BERRY | Ernest | 1947 | 48 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Haulier | 4872 |
| BERRY | Frank (injured) | 1942 | 25 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Borer | 4873 |
| BERRY | Frederick (injured) | 1917 | 24 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Drawer | 4874 |
| BERRY | Frederick (injured) | 1937 | 46 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 4875 |
| BERRY | Frederick (injured) | 1953 | 48 | John Pit | Standish | Shotfirer | 4876 |
| BERRY | George (injured) | 1920 | 34 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Dayman | 4877 |
| BERRY | George (injured) | 1925 | 35 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 4878 |
| BERRY | H. (injured) | 1931 | 41 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Collier | 4879 |
| BERRY | Henry | 1900 | 27 | Pemberton | Wigan | Fireman | 4880 |
| BERRY | Henry (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Sovereign, No.3 | Atherton | Collier | 4881 |
| BERRY | Henry (injured) | 1932 | 41 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Incline Hitcher | 4882 |
| BERRY | Hugh C. (injured) | 1950 | 60 | Long Meg Mine | Little Salkeld | Labourer | 4883 |
| BERRY | Ivor (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Collier Boy | 4884 |
| BERRY | Jack (injured) | 1957 | 17 | Irwell Quarry | Labourer | 4885 | |
| BERRY | James | 1902 | 68 | Pemberton | Wigan | Shaftman | 4886 |
| BERRY | James | 1904 | 23 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 4887 |
| BERRY | James | 1906 | 17 | Altham, Moorfield | Altham | Drawer | 4888 |
| BERRY | James | 1907 | 28 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Collier | 4889 |
| BERRY | James | 1907 | 28 | Fogg's | Darcy Lever | Collier | 4890 |
| BERRY | James | 1911 | 30 | Wet Earth, Doe | Clifton | Collier | 4891 |
| BERRY | James | 1913 | 15 | Waterloo | Wishaw | Dirt Picker | 4892 |
| BERRY | James (injured) | 1937 | 55 | Oak | Hollinwood | Metalman | 4893 |