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 | Henry (injured) | 1927 | 52 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Pitman | 892 |
| ANDERSON | Hugh | 1913 | 17 | Cadder, No.15 Pit | Bishopbriggs | Bencher | 893 |
| ANDERSON | J. (Injured) | 1974 | 29 | Glynglas (opencast Quarry) | Fitter | 894 | |
| ANDERSON | J. (Injured) | 1974 | 29 | Glynglas (opencast Quarry) | Fitter | 895 | |
| ANDERSON | J.R. | 1944 | 50 | Herrington | New Herrington | Filler | 896 |
| ANDERSON | J.R. | 1944 | 50 | New Herrington | West Herrington | Filler | 897 |
| ANDERSON | J.W. | 1940 | 56 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Deputy | 898 |
| ANDERSON | James | 1910 | 50 | Bogleshole, No.4 Pit | Tollcross | Miner | 899 |
| ANDERSON | James | 1929 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | 900 | ||
| ANDERSON | James | 1935 | 15 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Landing Lad | 901 |
| ANDERSON | James | 1946 | 34 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Miner | 902 |
| ANDERSON | James (injured) | 1934 | 37 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Fitter | 903 |
| ANDERSON | James Meiklejohn | 1944 | 56 | Muircockhall | Dunfermline | Miner | 904 |
| ANDERSON | John | 1909 | 30 | Berryhill, No.2 Pit | Auchinleck | Miner | 905 |
| ANDERSON | John | 1910 | 34 | Polmaise, No.3 Pit | Fallin | Fireman | 906 |
| ANDERSON | John | 1910 | 23 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Drifter | 907 |
| ANDERSON | John | 1916 | Carledubs Mine | Uphall | Pitheadman | 908 | |
| ANDERSON | John | 1918 | Kirkstyle | Riccarton | 909 | ||
| ANDERSON | John | 1931 | Viewpark | Viewpark | 910 | ||
| ANDERSON | John | 1931 | 13 | Viewpark, No.2 Pit | Viewpark | 911 | |
| ANDERSON | John | 1934 | 61 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 912 | |
| ANDERSON | John | 1947 | 50 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Contractor | 913 |
| ANDERSON | John | 2016 | 55 | Boulby | Boulby | Miner | 914 |
| ANDERSON | John H. (injured) | 1914 | 45 | Moston | Newton Heath | Browman | 915 |
| ANDERSON | John W. | 1928 | 41 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Collier | 916 |