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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHURST | Thomas (injured) | 1916 | 45 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Underlooker | 1772 |
| ASHURST | Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 40 | Pemberton | Wigan | Trier | 1773 |
| ASHURST | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Dataller | 1774 |
| ASHURST | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 45 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Collier | 1775 |
| ASHURST | Thomas W. | 1928 | 42 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Dataller | 1776 |
| ASHURST | Walker (injured) | 1944 | 56 | John Pit | Standish | Tunneller | 1777 |
| ASHURST | William | 1900 | 29 | Garswood Hall, No.5 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 1778 |
| ASHURST | William | 1902 | 24 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Collier | 1779 |
| ASHURST | William | 1925 | 22 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Drawer | 1780 |
| ASHTON | A. (injured) | 1954 | 51 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Packer | 1648 |
| ASHTON | A.E. (injured) | 1929 | 46 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Repairer | 1649 |
| ASHTON | Albert (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1650 | ||
| ASHTON | Alfred (injured) | 1934 | 39 | Rose Heyworth | Cwmtillery | Timberman | 1651 |
| ASHTON | B. (injured) | 1955 | 55 | Lea Green | St Helens | Shotfirer | 1652 |
| ASHTON | Benjamin (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1653 | ||
| ASHTON | Benjamin (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1654 | ||
| ASHTON | Bryn (injured) | 1925 | 21 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Collier | 1655 |
| ASHTON | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 22 | Gelli Steam Coal | Ystrad | Haulier | 1656 |
| ASHTON | D.A. (injured) | 1958 | 42 | Naval | Penygraig | Collier | 1657 |
| ASHTON | Daniel (injured) | 1952 | 51 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Wireman | 1658 |
| ASHTON | David (Injured) | 1981 | 21 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Haulage worker | 1659 |
| ASHTON | Edward | 1904 | 18 | Lea Green | St Helens | Drawer | 1660 |
| ASHTON | Edward | 1953 | 49 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Deputy | 1661 |
| ASHTON | Edward (injured) | 1919 | 37 | Ratgoed Mine | Aberllefenni | Miner | 1662 |
| ASHTON | Edward (injured) | 1931 | 50 | Ratgoed Mine | Aberllefenni | Labourer | 1663 |