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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN | Frederick (injured) | 1958 | 49 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Conveyorman | 631 |
| ALLEN | G. | 1963 | 43 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | 632 | |
| ALLEN | George | 1901 | 23 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Dayman | 633 |
| ALLEN | George | 1908 | 28 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Pusher-on | 634 |
| ALLEN | George (injured) | 1919 | 23 | Elm, No.1 | Buckley | Rope Rider | 635 |
| ALLEN | George (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Haulier | 636 |
| ALLEN | George (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Coal Getter | 637 |
| ALLEN | Harold (injured) | 1941 | 32 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 638 |
| ALLEN | Harry | 1933 | 49 | Birley, Beighton Pit | Sheffield, Beighton | 639 | |
| ALLEN | Harry (injured) | 1924 | 39 | Oak | Hollinwood | Collier | 640 |
| ALLEN | Henry | 1908 | 41 | Mansfield | Mansfield | Screenman | 641 |
| ALLEN | Henry | 1908 | 20 | Pengarreg | Bargoed | Sinker | 642 |
| ALLEN | Henry | 1914 | 15 | Grassmoor | Driver | 643 | |
| ALLEN | Henry | 1945 | 19 | Ffaldyre | Resolven | Collier's Assistant | 644 |
| ALLEN | I. | 1958 | 43 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Machine Man | 645 |
| ALLEN | J. | 1940 | 66 | Boldon | West Boldon | Roller Cleaner | 646 |
| ALLEN | J.H. | 1949 | 51 | Horden | Horden | Stoneman | 647 |
| ALLEN | James | 1906 | 58 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Ripper | 648 |
| ALLEN | James | 1913 | 38 | Wythemoor | Distington | Hewer | 649 |
| ALLEN | James | 1924 | 44 | Old Boston | Haydock | Contractor’s Man | 650 |
| ALLEN | James | 1938 | 25 | Markham No.1 [Blackshale Pit] | Duckmanton | Contractor | 651 |
| ALLEN | James (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 652 | ||
| ALLEN | James (injured) | 1942 | 52 | Newlands | Pyle | Assistant Collier | 653 |
| ALLEN | James (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 654 |
| ALLEN | James (injured) | 1955 | 43 | Bradford | Bradford | Dayman | 655 |