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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEELE | John William (injured) | 1933 | 28 | Hollin Lane Quarry | Stone Getter | 73229 | |
| STEELE | R. | 1918 | 31 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 73230 | |
| STEELE | R.W. | 1935 | 55 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | Stoneman | 73231 |
| STEELE | Richard (injured) | 1948 | 22 | Cronton | Whiston | Packer | 73232 |
| STEELE | Robert | 1918 | 17 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Shunter | 73233 |
| STEELE | Robert | 1960 | Knockshinnoch Castle | New Cumnock | Miner | 73234 | |
| STEELE | Wallace (injured) | 1919 | 30 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Drawer | 73235 |
| STEELE | Wallace (injured) | 1926 | 44 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Dataller | 73236 |
| STEELE | Walter (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 73237 |
| STEELE | William | 1913 | 22 | Malton | Lanchester | Stoneman | 73238 |
| STEELE | William | 1923 | 55 | Axwell Park | Swalwell | Hewer | 73239 |
| STEELE | C. (injured) | 1955 | 42 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Collier | 73208 |
| STEELE | Charles Henry (injured) | 1939 | 58 | Sneyd | Burslem | Enginewright | 73209 |
| STEELE | Edwin (injured) | 1911 | 13 | Resolven | Resolven | Collier Boy | 73210 |
| STEELE | Edwin (injured) | 1927 | 28 | Ffaldydre | Resolven | Collier | 73211 |
| STEELE | Enoch Jnr (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 73212 |
| STEELE | Francis | 1907 | 28 | Penallta | Hengoed | Sinker | 73213 |
| STEELE | G. | 1918 | 26 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 73214 | |
| STEELE | George | 1910 | 37 | Hamstead | Great Bar | Stallman | 73215 |
| STEEL | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 26 | Mynachdy | Ynysybwl | Labourer | 73183 |
| STEEL | Edward | 1907 | 16 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Conveyor Attendant | 73184 |
| STEEL | Erasmus | 1913 | 33 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | 73185 | |
| STEEL | Erasmus | 1913 | 33 | Rotherham Main | Rotherham | Engineman | 73186 |
| STEEL | G. | 1939 | 49 | Washington | Washington | Hewer | 73187 |
| STEEL | H. | 1929 | 52 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | 73188 |