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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURNER | G.H. | 1927 | 50 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | 78226 | |
| TURNER | Gared (injured) | 1953 | 27 | Reedley | Reedley | Ripper | 78227 |
| TURNER | George | 1901 | 19 | Great Wyrley | Cheslyn Hay | Horse Driver | 78228 |
| TURNER | George (injured) | 1925 | 47 | Lawrance Pit | Poynton | Collier | 78229 |
| TURNER | George (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier | 78230 |
| TURNER | George (injured) | 1928 | 53 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 78231 |
| TURNER | George (injured) | 1930 | 17 | Tir Herbert | Hirwaun | Collier’s Helper | 78232 |
| TURNER | H. | 1973 | 45 | Dock Acres Quarry | Warton | Hired loader shovel driver | 78233 |
| TURNER | Harold | 1931 | 23 | Glenhafod | Goytre | Collier | 78234 |
| TURNER | Harry (injured) | 1916 | 35 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Onsetter | 78235 |
| TURNER | Harry (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 78236 | ||
| TURNER | Harry (injured) | 1928 | 22 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 78237 |
| TURNER | Henry | 1901 | 45 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 78238 |
| TURNER | Henry (injured) | 1925 | 38 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 78239 |
| TURNER | Herbert (injured) | 1930 | 43 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Fireman | 78240 |
| TURNER | Hiram James | 1900 | 43 | Deepcar | Deepcar | Collier | 78241 |
| TURNER | Horace | 1909 | 20 | Kilnhurst | Kilnhurst | Rope Lad | 78242 |
| TURNER | Hugh Wheelan | 1923 | Mary Pit | Lochore | 78243 | ||
| TURNER | Isiah (injured) | 1917 | 51 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Rock Getter | 78244 |
| TURNER | Isiah (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Assistant Rock Getter | 78245 |
| TURNER | Isiah (injured) | 1923 | 67 | Dawber Delph Quarry | Appley Bridge | Quarryman | 78246 |
| TURNER | J. | 1900 | 59 | Glasshoughton | Glass Houghton | Collier | 78247 |
| TURNER | J. | 1905 | 36 | Sneyd | Burslem | 78248 | |
| TURNER | J. | 1929 | 37 | Malton | Lanchester | Stoneman | 78249 |
| TURNER | J. | 1940 | 46 | Lepton Edge | Huddersfield | Collier | 78250 |