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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMERS | Charles | 1909 | 48 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Loco. Fireman | 74137 |
| SUMMERS | David Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 23 | Nantwen | Bedlinog | Collier | 74138 |
| SUMMERS | H. (injured) | 1929 | 30 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Coalcutter | 74139 |
| SUMMERS | Herbert | 1930 | 36 | Fernhill, No.5 | Treherbert | Fireman | 74140 |
| SUMMERS | Ivor (injured) | 1936 | 25 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Haulier & Hitcher | 74141 |
| SUMMERS | J.N. (injured) | 1912 | 16 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 74142 |
| SUMMERS | James | 1929 | 38 | Beynon | Blaina | Collier | 74143 |
| SUMMERS | John Henry (injured) | 1944 | 39 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Collier | 74144 |
| SUMMERS | Jonah | 1921 | 53 | Pelton | Pelton | Filler | 74145 |
| SUMMERS | Joshua (injured) | 1927 | 16 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Tram Scotcher | 74146 |
| SUMMERS | M. | 1936 | 28 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Shifter | 74147 |
| SUMMERS | Martin | 1902 | 24 | Strangeways Hall, Trafford Pit | Hindley | Sinker | 74148 |
| SUMMERS | Robert George (injured) | 1911 | 19 | Maes y Marchog | Onllwyn | Collier | 74149 |
| SUMMERS | Roger Colin | 1966 | 7 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 74150 | |
| SUMMERS | Thomas | 1912 | 48 | Stour | Cradley Heath | Coal Lander | 74151 |
| SUMMERS | William (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 74152 | ||
| SUMMERS | William (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Mynachdy | Ynysybwl | Surface Labourer | 74153 |
| SUMMERS | William (injured) | 1948 | 53 | Moss | Ince-in-Makerfield | Packer | 74154 |
| SUMMERILL | Francis Henry | 1936 | 50 | Elemore | Hetton le Hole | Cutter | 74133 |
| SUMMERHILL | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 49 | Celynen | Abercarn | Timberman | 74131 |
| SUMMERHILL | Jonathan | 1943 | 39 | Cronton, No.2 | Whiston | Byeworker | 74132 |
| SUMMERFIELD | Charles | 1908 | 34 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Stallman | 74125 |
| SUMMERFIELD | Ernest (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 74126 |
| SUMMERFIELD | J. | 1943 | 26 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 74127 | |
| SUMMERFIELD | James | 1907 | 49 | New Road Quarry | Labourer | 74128 |