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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN | William | 1909 | 34 | Lassodie | Kelty | Miner | 578 |
| ALLAN | William | 1926 | Letham | Airth | Miner | 579 | |
| ALLAGHER | John (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 524 | ||
| ALKER | Joseph Wilfred (injured) | 1936 | 27 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Haulage Hand | 522 |
| ALKER | William | 1912 | 37 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Fireman | 523 |
| ALISTER | James (injured) | 1954 | 36 | Long Lane | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Packer | 521 |
| ALISNEVIEZ | Vladizlov | 1913 | 24 | Dechmont, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 520 |
| ALGAR | Henry Joseph | 1912 | 13 | Ashington | Ashington | Screen Boy | 518 |
| ALGAR | Peter David (Injured) | 1982 | 26 | Weybread Quarry | Weybread | Excavator driver | 519 |
| ALFRED | George | 1904 | 15 | Atlas Quarry | Chime Boy | 515 | |
| ALFRED | Norman (injured) | 1949 | 17 | Newtown | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 516 |
| ALFRED | Roberts | 1905 | 22 | Wheal Grenville | Troon | Trammer | 517 |
| ALFORD | Herbert James (injured) | 1928 | 52 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Stoker | 512 |
| ALFORD | James | 1913 | 44 | Millbrook | Oakdale | Collier | 513 |
| ALFORD | William C. | 1927 | 29 | Coedely | Coedely | Collier | 514 |
| ALFORD | A. (injured) | 1913 | 21 | Raglan | Heol-y-Cyw | Rider | 511 |
| ALEXANDER | A. (injured) | 1957 | 52ยค | Glengarw | Blaengarw | Assistant Sawyer | 482 |
| ALEXANDER | Andrew | 1909 | 38 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Night overman | 483 |
| ALEXANDER | D.D. (injured) | 1930 | 45 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hewer | 484 |
| ALEXANDER | Daniel Gardner | 1941 | 43 | Michael | East Wemyss | Machineman | 485 |
| ALEXANDER | David | 1943 | 29 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Fireman | 486 |
| ALEXANDER | David (injured) | 1915 | 40 | Clock Face, No.1 | St Helens | Collier | 487 |
| ALEXANDER | David (injured) | 1935 | 24 | Clock Face | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 488 |
| ALEXANDER | E. (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Shotsman | 489 |
| ALEXANDER | Edwin (injured) | 1920 | 21 | Bradford | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 490 |