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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANKS | Eli (injured) | 1927 | 32 | Bryn-Mally | Gwersyllt | Coal Getter | 2914 |
| BANKS | George | 1909 | 33 | Ashton's Green, No.3 | St Helens | Roadman | 2915 |
| BANKS | George | 1925 | 22 | Ince Moss, No.2 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Pieceman | 2916 |
| BANKS | George | 1933 | 20 | Rockingham | Hoyland | 2917 | |
| BANKS | George (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Hauler | 2918 |
| BANKS | George Albert | 1916 | 15 | Chanters, No.1 | Atherton | Tippler Boy | 2919 |
| BANKS | George R. (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Haulage Hand | 2920 |
| BANKS | Harold (injured) | 1917 | 34 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 2921 |
| BANKS | Hugh (injured) | 1946 | 38 | Bold | Earlstown | Collier | 2922 |
| BANKS | J. | 1923 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 2923 | ||
| BANKS | James | 1914 | 45 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 2924 |
| BANKS | James | 1918 | 41 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor | 2925 |
| BANKS | James (injured) | 1914 | 42 | Low Hall, No.5 | Platt Bridge | Collier | 2926 |
| BANKS | James (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 2927 | ||
| BANKS | James (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 2928 | ||
| BANKS | James (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 2929 | ||
| BANKS | James (injured) | 1943 | 63 | Sumners Hall Drift | Pemberton | Dataller | 2930 |
| BANKS | John | 1900 | 18 | Gin Pit, 6 Feet | Tyldesley | Drawer | 2931 |
| BANKS | John | 1902 | 14 | Caprington, No.7 Pit | Dreghorn | Engineman | 2932 |
| BANKS | John | 1905 | 20 | Bedlay | Glenboig | Engineer | 2933 |
| BANKS | John | 1908 | 39 | Dukes | Wigan | Chargeman Sinker | 2934 |
| BANKS | John | 1917 | 67 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractors Man | 2935 |
| BANKS | John | 1920 | 59 | Tudhoe | Tudhoe | Hewer | 2936 |
| BANKS | John (injured) | 1917 | 53 | Low Hall, No.1 | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 2937 |
| BANKS | John William | 1920 | 21 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 2938 |