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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTLEY | Edward (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Collier | 1872 |
| ASTLEY | J. (injured) | 1949 | 41 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Fireman | 1873 |
| ASTLEY | James (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Tonge | Tonge with Haulgh | Fireman | 1874 |
| ASTLEY | Joseph (injured) | 1949 | 47 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Fireman | 1875 |
| ASTLEY | Osborne (injured) | 1957 | 27 | Tower | Hirwaun | Collier | 1876 |
| ASTLEY | Robert | 1910 | 32 | Haydock | Haydock | Brakesman | 1877 |
| ASTLEY | William | 1912 | 66 | Maindy | Ton Pentre | Haulier | 1878 |
| ASTLEY | William (injured) | 1939 | 60 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Collier | 1879 |
| ASTLES | Joseph | 1938 | 38 | Leycett | Leycett | Packer | 1868 |
| ASTLE | Thomas (injured) | 1934 | 25 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Master Haulier | 1867 |
| ASTBURY | Edward (injured) | 1920 | 48 | Mountain (d) | Upholland | Collier | 1865 |
| ASTBURY | W. (injured) | 1944 | 51 | Llay Main | Llay | Surface Labourer | 1866 |
| ASSON | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 1864 | ||
| ASSITER | William | 1910 | 50 | Marley Hill | Marley Hill | Hewer | 1863 |
| ASQUITH | George Edward | 1909 | 27 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Onsetter | 1862 |
| ASPINWALL | Henry (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1859 | ||
| ASPINWALL | Henry (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1860 | ||
| ASPINWALL | Robert (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1861 | ||
| ASPINALL | Alfred (injured) | 1940 | 37 | Brackley | Walkden | Packer | 1826 |
| ASPINALL | David (injured) | 1919 | 16 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage | 1827 |
| ASPINALL | David (injured) | 1925 | 22 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 1828 |
| ASPINALL | Emanuel (injured) | 1956 | 30 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 1829 |
| ASPINALL | Frank (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Bedford | Atherton | Drawer | 1830 |
| ASPINALL | George (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Taylor's Green | Blacksnape | Fireman | 1831 |
| ASPINALL | H. (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1832 |