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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 1441 | ||
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1931 | 54 | Rough Quarry | Quarryman | 1442 | |
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1443 | ||
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 1444 | ||
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1937 | 14 | Blaenant | Abernant | Collier’s Helper | 1445 |
| ARNOLD | William (injured) | 1942 | 41 | Sutton Manor, No.2 | Marshall’s Cross | Collier | 1446 |
| ARNISON | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 28 | Ashton's Green, No.2 | St Helens | Hooker On | 1395 |
| ARNFIELD | Jesse (injured) | 1949 | 65 | Crumlin | Crumlin | Labourer | 1394 |
| ARNES | Walter (injured) | 1949 | 56 | Calder | Altham | Haulage Hand | 1393 |
| ARNELL | Joseph | 1944 | 29 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Filler | 1392 |
| ARMSTRONG | Albert | 1909 | 17 | Trimdon Grange | Trimdon Grange | Small runner | 1296 |
| ARMSTRONG | Albert | 1935 | 32 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Coalcutter | 1297 |
| ARMSTRONG | Archibald | 1917 | 17 | Parr, No.2 | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 1298 |
| ARMSTRONG | Austin (injured) | 1931 | 38 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Haulage Hand | 1299 |
| ARMSTRONG | Ben (injured) | 1939 | 45 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 1300 |
| ARMSTRONG | C. | 1947 | Chopwell | Chopwell | Cutter | 1301 | |
| ARMSTRONG | Charles | 1913 | 24 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Drawer | 1302 |
| ARMSTRONG | David | 1916 | 46 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Deputy Overman | 1303 |
| ARMSTRONG | David | 1927 | 44 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Hewer | 1304 |
| ARMSTRONG | David | 1929 | 56 | Hazard | East Rainton | Stoneman | 1305 |
| ARMSTRONG | Ellis (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Bridgewater, No.3 | Worsley | Miner | 1306 |
| ARMSTRONG | Enoch | 1905 | 34 | Haden Hill | Blackheath | Driver | 1307 |
| ARMSTRONG | Eric (injured) | 1945 | 18 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Collier's Helper | 1308 |
| ARMSTRONG | Fred | 1931 | 37 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 1309 |
| ARMSTRONG | Fred | 1931 | 37 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 1310 |