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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERY | Edward | 1911 | 21 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Labourer | 2145 |
| AVERY | John R. | 1915 | 31 | Wath Main | Wath upon Dearne | 2146 | |
| AVERY | John Robert | 1905 | 14 | Dinnington | Dinnington | Tub spragger | 2147 |
| AVERY | Joseph (injured) | 1947 | 50 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 2148 |
| AVERY | R.N. (injured) | 1927 | 33 | Wyllie | Pontllanfraith | Slag Packer | 2149 |
| AVERY | Samuel | 1900 | 49 | Llwynypia, No.1 | Llwynypia | Repairer | 2150 |
| AVERY | Thomas | 1946 | 22 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Waggonway Man | 2151 |
| AVERY | William (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Cambrian, No.2 | Clydach Vale | Haulier | 2152 |
| AVERSTON | George E. | 1905 | 18 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | Spare Putter | 2143 |
| AVERILL | Reginald (injured) | 1912 | 18 | Tynywain | Treherbert | Electrician | 2142 |
| AVER | Josiah | 1910 | 55 | Wheal Kitty & Penhalls | St Agnes | Labourer | 2139 |
| AVER | William | 1908 | 20 | Carn Brea & Tincroft | Camborne | Miner | 2140 |
| AVER | William | 1912 | 50 | Wheal Coates | St Agnes | Labourer | 2141 |
| AUTY | A. | 1901 | 29 | Soothill Wood | Batley | Loco. Driver | 2134 |
| AUTY | Alfred | 1912 | 33 | Ingham's Thornhill | Thornhill | Coal Getter | 2135 |
| AUTY | Enoch | 1913 | 62 | East Ardsley | East Ardsley | Miner | 2136 |
| AUTY | John Thomas (injured) | 1957 | 61 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Back Ripper | 2137 |
| AUTY | Wilfred | 1912 | 33 | Thornhill | Thornhill | 2138 | |
| AUTONIUS | Wasyl | 1960 | Stafford | Fenton | Charge Hand | 2133 | |
| AUSTIN | Bernard (injured) | 1936 | 47 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 2108 |
| AUSTIN | Christopher (injured) | 1932 | 37 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Collier | 2109 |
| AUSTIN | Christopher (injured) | 1933 | 38 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Collier | 2110 |
| AUSTIN | D.J. (injured) | 1951 | 21 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 2111 |
| AUSTIN | Daniel (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 2112 | ||
| AUSTIN | Edward | 1917 | 21 | Mary Pit | Lochore | 2113 |