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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER | J.H. | 1916 | 50 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Daywageman | 2597 |
| BAKER | Jack | 1981 | 32 | South Crofty | Camborne | General laborer | 2598 |
| BAKER | James | 1910 | 22 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 2599 |
| BAKER | James (injured) | 1912 | 48 | Nantgwyn | Penygraig | Collier | 2600 |
| BAKER | John | 1902 | 45 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Collier | 2601 |
| BAKER | John | 1910 | 41 | Backworth | Backworth | Hewer | 2602 |
| BAKER | John | 1910 | 47 | Redheugh | Gateshead | Hewer | 2603 |
| BAKER | John | 1913 | 56 | Rhymney Merthyr | Pontlottyn | Labourer | 2604 |
| BAKER | John | 1935 | 44 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 2605 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1911 | 42 | New International | Blaengarw | Fireman | 2606 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1912 | 30 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Stoker | 2607 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 2608 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1920 | 46 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Collier | 2609 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 2610 |
| BAKER | John (injured) | 1936 | 29 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Haulage Attendant | 2611 |
| BAKER | John G. (Injured) | 1979 | 42 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Electrician | 2612 |
| BAKER | John Gabriel | 1914 | 37 | Sandfield | Lower Gornal | Pikeman | 2613 |
| BAKER | Joseph | 1915 | 33 | Great Lever | Great Lever | Collier | 2614 |
| BAKER | Joseph (injured) | 1958 | 37 | Mosley Common, Nos 3 & 4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 2615 |
| BAKER | Josiah | 1908 | 21 | Rounds Hill [No.6 Pit?] | Bilston | Loader | 2616 |
| BAKER | L. (injured) | 1951 | 17 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Assistant Collier | 2617 |
| BAKER | Leonard | 1975 | 53 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | Electrician | 2618 |
| BAKER | M.J. (injured) | 1942 | 33 | Garw | Blaengarw | Prop Withdrawer | 2619 |
| BAKER | P.T. (injured) | 1913 | 14 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier Boy | 2620 |
| BAKER | Percy | 1905 | 21 | Wallyford | Mussleburgh | Miner | 2621 |