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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON | Andrew (injured) | 1928 | 17 | Braichycymmer | Pontycymer | Rope Boy | 867 |
| ANDERSON | Archibald | 1939 | 43 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Brusher | 868 |
| ANDERSON | Arthur | 1914 | 15 | Maesteg Deep | Maesteg | Collier’s Assistant | 869 |
| ANDERSON | Carol | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 870 | |
| ANDERSON | Charles F. | 1913 | 32 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 871 | |
| ANDERSON | D. | 1949 | 41 | Madeley | Leycett | 872 | |
| ANDERSON | Daniel King | 1957 | 42 | Lindsay | Kelty | Machineman | 873 |
| ANDERSON | David | 1924 | 21 | Dewshill | Shotts | Pit Bottomer | 874 |
| ANDERSON | David (injured) | 1914 | 47 | St George's | Tyldesley | Dataller | 875 |
| ANDERSON | David (injured) | 1925 | 58 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 876 |
| ANDERSON | David (injured) | 1937 | 38 | Cefn Coed | Crynant | Repairer | 877 |
| ANDERSON | David Murdoch Barnes | 1934 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | 878 | ||
| ANDERSON | Eric (Injured) | 1978 | 50 | Black Rock Quarry | Portishead | Dumper truck driver | 879 |
| ANDERSON | Frank | 1932 | 23 | Bank, No.4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Cutterman | 880 |
| ANDERSON | G.W. | 1924 | 22 | Chilton | Chilton | Endless Rope | 881 |
| ANDERSON | George | 1910 | 25 | Woodside (b) | Dalserf | Driver | 882 |
| ANDERSON | George | 1920 | 17 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Shaft Lad | 883 |
| ANDERSON | George | 1934 | 67 | Gresford | Wrexham | Repairer | 884 |
| ANDERSON | George | 1936 | Lochgelly, Jenny Gray Pit | Lochgelly | 885 | ||
| ANDERSON | George | 1938 | Glencraig, No.1 Pit | Lochgelly | Colliery repairer | 886 | |
| ANDERSON | Graham (injured) | 1924 | 40 | Brynlais | Llanmorlais | Collier | 887 |
| ANDERSON | Gwyn (injured) | 1947 | 27 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Collier | 888 |
| ANDERSON | H. | 1931 | 22 | Thornley | New Thornley | Putter | 889 |
| ANDERSON | Harry (injured) | 1927 | 43 | Tyldesley | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 890 |
| ANDERSON | Henry | 1915 | Blackhill (a) | Bishopbriggs | 891 |