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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREWS | J. (injured) | 1915 | 25 | Newtown, No.1 | Clifton | Filler | 1013 |
| ANDREWS | J. (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Penallta | Hengoed | Labourer | 1014 |
| ANDREWS | J. (injured) | 1958 | 25 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Assistant Repairer | 1015 |
| ANDREWS | James (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Caerlan | Abercraf | Collier | 1016 |
| ANDREWS | James (injured) | 1956 | 22 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 1017 |
| ANDREWS | John | 1908 | 31 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Labourer | 1018 |
| ANDREWS | John | 1927 | 53 | Maritime | Pontypridd | Haulier | 1019 |
| ANDREWS | John | 1929 | 38 | Newtown | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 1020 |
| ANDREWS | John (injured) | 1919 | 45 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Quarryman | 1021 |
| ANDREWS | John (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 1022 | ||
| ANDREWS | Joseph | 1907 | 24 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Rope runner | 1023 |
| ANDREW | Carl (Injured) | 1977 | 44 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Miner | 981 |
| ANDREW | Frank (Injured) | 1977 | 45 | Blackpool Quarry | Trewoon | Pug Operator | 982 |
| ANDREW | George Jnr | 1914 | 15 | Blair, No.7 Pit | Dalry | Pony Driver | 983 |
| ANDREW | Hugh | 1919 | Coursington | Motherwell | 984 | ||
| ANDREW | Joseph | 1916 | 59 | Gatewen | Wrexham | Timberman | 985 |
| ANDREW | Kelvin David | 1966 | 10 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 986 | |
| ANDREW | Lewis (injured) | 1925 | 50 | Oakeley Mine | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Rockman | 987 |
| ANDREW | Malcolm | 1966 | 8 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 988 | |
| ANDREW | Neil Campbell | 1928 | Fergushill | Kilwinning | 989 | ||
| ANDREW | William | 1911 | 21 | Skelton Park | Skelton | Haulage Hand | 990 |
| ANDRESON | Johannes | 1914 | 26 | Haugh, No.2 Pit | Kilsyth | Painter | 980 |
| ANDICKS | Anthony (injured) | 1912 | 54 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Dataller | 979 |
| ANDERTON | Adam (injured) | 1928 | 40 | Blackbrook | Caerphilly | Trammer | 960 |
| ANDERTON | Albert (injured) | 1940 | 36 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Collier | 961 |