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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER | Fred | 1915 | 50 | Sherdley | St Helens | Assistant Electrician | 491 |
| ALEXANDER | H.L. (injured) | 1943 | 57 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Hewer | 492 |
| ALEXANDER | James | 1920 | Minto | Lochgelly | 493 | ||
| ALEXANDER | James | 1966 | Bogside Mine | Balgownie Mains | Miner | 494 | |
| ALEXANDER | James (Injured) | 1989 | 66 | Clearwell Show Mine | Clearwell | Member of the public | 495 |
| ALEXANDER | James Dougal | 1926 | Blackhill (a) | Bishopbriggs | 496 | ||
| ALEXANDER | John | 1902 | 33 | Newliston Mine | Kirkliston | Repairer | 497 |
| ALEXANDER | John (injured) | 1911 | 14 | Fochriw, No.2 | Fochriw | Collier Boy | 498 |
| ALEXANDER | Rees | 1931 | 22 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 499 |
| ALEXANDER | Robert | 1915 | 18 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Oncostman | 500 |
| ALEXANDER | Robert (injured) | 1944 | 24 | Bickershaw, No.4 Pit | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 501 |
| ALEXANDER | Robert G. | 1941 | 36 | Ferniegair | Hamilton | 502 | |
| ALEXANDER | Samuel (injured) | 1949 | 39 | Goldmire Quarry | Rock Driller | 503 | |
| ALEXANDER | T. | 1900 | 18 | Biddulph Valley | Biddulph | 504 | |
| ALEXANDER | T.S. | 1931 | 53 | Harraton | Harraton | Examiner | 505 |
| ALEXANDER | Thomas | 1900 | 18 | Biddulph Valley, Havelock Pit | Biddulph | Taker Off | 506 |
| ALEXANDER | Thomas | 1908 | 58 | Broomhouse | Broomhouse | Screenman | 507 |
| ALEXANDER | W. (injured) | 1952 | 35 | Windsor | Abertridwr | Collier | 508 |
| ALEXANDER | William (injured) | 1945 | 48 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Cutterman | 509 |
| ALEXANDER | William Thomas | 1922 | 43 | Queensberry Mine | Wanlockhead | Surface haulage worker | 510 |
| ALESBURY | Albert G. (injured) | 1947 | 44 | Anthony Pit | Penygraig | Repairer | 481 |
| ALENSKIS | George | 1910 | 28 | Hattonrigg | Bellshill | Drawer | 479 |
| ALENSKIS | George | 1910 | 28 | Hattonrigg, No.4 Pit | Bellshill | Drawer | 480 |
| ALEKSAJTIS | Jonas | 1917 | Dixon's, No.1 Pit | Blantyre | 478 | ||
| ALDWORTH | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 24 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Timberman | 477 |