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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEWART | Joseph (injured) | 1950 | Blencowe Quarry | Newbiggin | Labourer | 73540 | |
| STEWART | Joseph Bell | 1954 | Calderhead | Shotts | Miner | 73541 | |
| STEWART | Joseph W (injured) | 1953 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Stripper | 73542 | |
| STEWART | Leslie (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | Miner | 73543 |
| STEWART | Moris | 1946 | Aitken | Kelty | Miner | 73544 | |
| STEWART | Peter | 1915 | 36 | Polmaise, No.3 Pit | Fallin | Miner | 73545 |
| STEWART | Peter Savage | 1960 | 59 | Overtown | Overtown | Deputy | 73546 |
| STEWART | Quintin McLymont | 1959 | Killoch | Ochiltree | Crane Driver | 73547 | |
| STEWART | Robert | 1906 | 54 | South Tanfield | Annfield Plain | Shifter | 73548 |
| STEWART | Robert | 1912 | 25 | Lochgelly, Nellie Pit | Lochgelly | Wheeler | 73549 |
| STEWART | Robert | 1919 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | 73550 | ||
| STEWART | Robert | 1927 | 16 | Windyedge Pit | Kilmarnock | Miner | 73551 |
| STEWART | Robert | 1931 | 60 | Fauldhead, No.1 Pit | Kirkconnel | Repairer | 73552 |
| STEWART | Robert | 1933 | 21 | Cadzow, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 73553 |
| STEWART | Robert | 1958 | Westwood | West Calder | Shale Miner | 73554 | |
| STEWART | Robert Alexander | 1903 | 48 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Hewer | 73555 |
| STEWART | Robert Dawson | 1940 | 38 | Bowhill | Auchterderran | Miner | 73556 |
| STEWART | Samuel | 1929 | 42 | Rosehall, No.3 Pit | Coatbridge | Brusher | 73557 |
| STEWART | Samuel | 1929 | Rosehall, No.3 Pit | Coatbridge | Brusher | 73558 | |
| STEWART | Thomas | 1900 | 29 | Gateside | Kirkconnel | Brusher | 73559 |
| STEWART | Thomas | 1903 | 42 | Dalbeath | Crossgates | Miner | 73560 |
| STEWART | Thomas | 1924 | Orbiston | Orbiston | Miner | 73561 | |
| STEWART | W.G. (injured) | 1949 | 60 | Garngoch, No.1 | Gorseinon | Collier | 73562 |
| STEWART | Walter Borthwick | 1929 | 30 | Loanhead, Burghlee | Loanhead | 73563 | |
| STEWART | William | 1900 | 17 | Summerhill Quarry | Labourer | 73564 |