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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR | Thomas | 1914 | 40 | Ferndale, No.7 | Ferndale | Night Rider | 1484 |
| ARTHUR | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 60 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Labourer | 1485 |
| ARTHUR | Thomas (injured) | 1935 | 15 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Assistant Collier | 1486 |
| ARTHUR | William J. (injured) | 1934 | 17 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Conveyor Fitter | 1487 |
| ARTHUR | William Kissell | 1954 | Barony | Auchinleck | Machinery Attendant | 1488 | |
| ARTFIELD | Stewart | 1901 | 17 | Royshaw Quarry | Blackburn | Labourer | 1471 |
| ARTAMIS | Henry J. (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Bwllfa Dare, No.1 | Cwmdare | Collier | 1470 |
| ARSTALL | Gerald (injured) | 1938 | 50 | John Pit | Standish | Mechanic | 1469 |
| ARSCOTT | Dennis | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 1466 | |
| ARSCOTT | Frank (injured) | 1913 | 38 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Collier | 1467 |
| ARSCOTT | James | 1938 | 32 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Coal Cutter | 1468 |
| ARROWSMITH | Albert (injured) | 1931 | 49 | Ellerbeck | Coppull | Rope Splicer | 1459 |
| ARROWSMITH | D. | 1914 | 54 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | Onsetter | 1460 |
| ARROWSMITH | Daniel | 1914 | 54 | Manvers Main | Wath upon Dearne | 1461 | |
| ARROWSMITH | Harry | 1910 | 23 | Florence | Longton | Roadsman | 1462 |
| ARROWSMITH | James | 1900 | 48 | Scot Lane, King | Blackrod | Collier | 1463 |
| ARROWSMITH | Joseph | 1914 | 18 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Hooker-On | 1464 |
| ARROWSMITH | Reuben | 1909 | 22 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 1465 |
| ARRICK | Wilfred (injured) | 1951 | 32 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 1458 |
| ARREL | Thomas | 1907 | 53 | Seaton Burn | Brunswick | Hewer | 1457 |
| ARRAUDALE | A. (injured) | 1953 | Clifton (c) | Burnley | Enginewright | 1456 | |
| ARR | Edward (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Banksman | 1455 |
| ARONDALE | Arondale (injured) | 1953 | 42 | Clifton (c) | Burnley | Enginewright | 1454 |
| ARNOTT | Adam | 1935 | 28 | Blairhall | East Grange | Miner | 1448 |
| ARNOTT | Robert | 1916 | Starryshaw | Shotts | 1449 |