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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AULD | James Blythe Willis | 1904 | 17 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Labourer | 2104 |
| AULD | Joseph | 1933 | 52 | Bedlington, E Pit | Bedlington | 2105 | |
| AULD | Richard | 1914 | 38 | Backworth, Church Pit | Backworth | Stoneman | 2106 |
| AULD | Robert Allan | 1934 | Castlehill | Carluke | 2107 | ||
| AUGUSTUS | David K. (injured) | 1931 | 38 | Mardy | Maerdy | Collier | 2096 |
| AUGUSTUS | George | 1937 | 22 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 2097 |
| AUGUST | Richard John | 1911 | 13 | Cwmaman | Aberdare | Collier's Boy | 2095 |
| AUGLERA | William (injured) | 1929 | 40 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 2094 |
| AUDRON | Richard (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Caerau | Caerau | Rider | 2093 |
| AUDAS | William | 1911 | 27 | Thorne | Moorends | Chargeman | 2091 |
| AUDAS | William | 1911 | 27 | Thorne | Moorends | 2092 | |
| AUCHIE | James | 1930 | Highfield | Dalry | 2090 | ||
| AUBERY Jnr | Edgar | 1949 | 34 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Collier | 2089 |
| AUBERY | David (injured) | 1928 | 35 | British Rhondda | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 2078 |
| AUBERY | David B. (injured) | 1929 | 36 | Britannic Merthyr | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 2079 |
| AUBERY | George (injured) | 1929 | 38 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier | 2080 |
| AUBERY | J. (injured) | 1927 | 21 | Oakwood | Pontrhydyfen | Miner | 2081 |
| AUBERY | John | 1945 | 37 | Mynydd Newydd | Fforest Fach | Hewer | 2082 |
| AUBERY | John (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Ynysfaio | Pen-yr-englyn | Smith | 2083 |
| AUBERY | John (injured) | 1944 | 63 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Assistant Repairer | 2084 |
| AUBERY | L. (injured) | 1955 | 37 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Roadhead Ripper | 2085 |
| AUBERY | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 45 | Raven | Garnant | Collier | 2086 |
| AUBERY | Tudor (injured) | 1926 | 36 | Morlais | Llangennech | Pumpman | 2087 |
| AUBERY | William | 1911 | 35 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Repairer | 2088 |
| ATZERT | B. (injured) | 1959 | 29 | Cynheidre | Cynheidre | Fitter | 2077 |