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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN | Edward William | 1917 | 21 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | Miner | 2114 |
| AUSTIN | Ernest (injured) | 1936 | 38 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Fan Attendant | 2115 |
| AUSTIN | G. | 1928 | 57 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 2116 | |
| AUSTIN | George (injured) | 1934 | 42 | Ffaldau | Pontycymer | Haulier | 2117 |
| AUSTIN | Herbert | 1936 | 51 | Hafod | Ruabon | Roadman | 2118 |
| AUSTIN | James (injured) | 1932 | 14 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Pan Boy | 2119 |
| AUSTIN | John | 1910 | 37 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 2120 |
| AUSTIN | John | 1918 | 41 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Loader | 2121 |
| AUSTIN | John | 1943 | 62 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Timberman | 2122 |
| AUSTIN | Lawton | 1927 | 40 | Gresford | Wrexham | Dataller | 2123 |
| AUSTIN | Roger John (Injured) | 1979 | 23 | Preston Manor Quarry | Kingsteignton | Plant fitter | 2124 |
| AUSTIN | Samuel | 1913 | 25 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Collier | 2125 |
| AUSTIN | Terence | 1913 | 19 | Ravensworth, Betty Pit | Lamesley | Putter | 2126 |
| AUSTIN | Thomas | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 2127 | ||
| AUSTIN | Thomas | 1927 | 52 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Collier | 2128 |
| AUSTIN | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 49 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 2129 |
| AUSTIN | W. (injured) | 1957 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Deputy | 2130 | |
| AUSTIN | W. (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Deputy | 2131 |
| AUSTIN | William (injured) | 1933 | Sherdley | St Helens | 2132 | ||
| AULD | Andrew | 1917 | Craig, No.2 Pit | Dreghorn | Brushing Contractor | 2098 | |
| AULD | Archibald | 1925 | Gateside | Cambuslang | 2099 | ||
| AULD | Elijah | 1935 | 62 | Backworth, Maude Pit | Backworth | Brusher | 2100 |
| AULD | George | 1907 | 19 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | Miner | 2101 |
| AULD | George | 1921 | Murdostoun | Cleland | 2102 | ||
| AULD | James | 1969 | Monktonhall | Millerhill | 2103 |