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 | R. (injured) | 1940 | 34 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Deputy | 681 |
| ALLEN | Ralph Derek (Injured) | 1979 | 53 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Chargehand mechanic | 682 |
| ALLEN | Reginald (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Arrail Griffin, No.4 | Six Bells | Collier’s Helper | 683 |
| ALLEN | Richard | 1902 | 45 | Edgworth Quarry | Edgworth | Stone dresser | 684 |
| ALLEN | Robert Anderson | 1911 | 21 | Harrington | Lowca | Stoneman | 685 |
| ALLEN | Rowley (injured) | 1948 | 26 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier | 686 |
| ALLEN | Scott | 1918 | Backworth | Backworth | 687 | ||
| ALLEN | Thomas | 1909 | 50 | Donnington | Oakengates | Traffic foreman | 688 |
| ALLEN | Thomas (injured) | 1918 | 46 | Pemberton | Wigan | Assistant Sawyer | 689 |
| ALLEN | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 29 | Gresford | Wrexham | Haulage Hand | 690 |
| ALLEN | Thomas (injured) | 1937 | 48 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulier | 691 |
| ALLEN | W. | 1900 | 24 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Waggon repairer | 692 |
| ALLEN | W. | 1942 | 31 | Herrington | New Herrington | Stoneman | 693 |
| ALLEN | W. (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 694 |
| ALLEN | W.A. (injured) | 1928 | 15 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier Boy | 695 |
| ALLEN | Walter | 1910 | 27 | Ibstock | Ibstock | Engineman | 696 |
| ALLEN | Walter William | 1907 | 41 | Holbrook, No.3 Pit | Killamarsh | Dataller | 697 |
| ALLEN | William | 1906 | 58 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Collier | 698 |
| ALLEN | William | 1909 | 35 | Hendra Quarry | Nanpean | Quarryman | 699 |
| ALLEN | William | 1912 | 17 | Dodworth | Dodworth | Trammer | 700 |
| ALLEN | William (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Cambrian, No.1 | Clydach Vale | Collier's Helper | 701 |
| ALLEN | William (injured) | 1945 | 35 | Bradford | Bradford | Shotfirer | 702 |
| ALLEN | William (injured) | 1950 | 27 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Rubbish Tipper | 703 |
| ALLEN | William (injured) | 1950 | Solway | Mossbay | Electrician | 704 | |
| ALLEN | William (Injured) | 1981 | 32 | Littleton | Huntington | Supplyman | 705 |