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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMNER | Arthur (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Lea Green | St Helens | Underground Bricksetter | 74165 |
| SUMNER | George (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74166 | ||
| SUMNER | George (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 74167 | ||
| SUMNER | George (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Sherdley | St Helens | Drawer | 74168 |
| SUMNER | Henry (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74169 | ||
| SUMNER | Henry (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74170 | ||
| SUMNER | Jeremiah (injured) | 1953 | 42 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 74171 |
| SUMNER | John William | 1943 | 50 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 74172 |
| SUMNER | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74173 | ||
| SUMNER | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 42 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 74174 |
| SUMNER | Thomas (injured) | 1955 | 22 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Electrican | 74175 |
| SUMNER | William | 1934 | 25 | Bradford | Bradford | Road Corporal | 74176 |
| SUMNER | William (injured) | 1920 | 40 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Shiftman | 74177 |
| SUMNALL | Frank (injured) | 1937 | 16 | Leycett | Leycett | Haulage Hand | 74162 |
| SUMNALL | H. | 1918 | 16 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 74163 | |
| SUMMERSGILL | Frank | 1913 | 17 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | Rope Runner | 74160 |
| SUMMERSGILL | Frank | 1913 | 17 | Yorkshire Main | Edlington | 74161 | |
| SUMMERSCALES | Abraham | 1956 | 32 | Thorny Bank | Hapton | Collier | 74156 |
| SUMMERSCALES | Abraham (injured) | 1956 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Collier | 74157 | |
| SUMMERSCALES | Hilton (Injured) | 1934 | 46 | Elsecar Main | Elsecar | Deputy | 74158 |
| SUMMERSCALES | Willie | 1912 | 37 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Deputy | 74159 |
| SUMMERSCALE | H. | 1942 | 56 | Kimblesworth | Framwellgate Moor | Shifter | 74155 |
| SUMMERS | Alexander | 1937 | 56 | Kames | Muirkirk | Miner | 74134 |
| SUMMERS | B. (injured) | 1958 | 35 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Chargehand | 74135 |
| SUMMERS | Brian (Injured) | 1990 | 50 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Transfer point Attendant | 74136 |