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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEEL | Henry | 1924 | Whitehill | Rosewell | 73189 | ||
| STEEL | J. | 1905 | 60 | Jamage | Talke | 73190 | |
| STEEL | J. | 1960 | 22 | Park Hall | Longton | 73191 | |
| STEEL | James | 1904 | 16 | Common, No.15 | Auchinleck | Miner | 73192 |
| STEEL | James | 1941 | 17 | Loganlea | West Calder | Oncost worker | 73193 |
| STEEL | James McIntyre | 1916 | 32 | Banknock, Livingstone Pit | Banknock | Machineman | 73194 |
| STEEL | John | 1901 | 60 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Cartman | 73195 |
| STEEL | John | 1910 | 34 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Engine Attendant | 73196 |
| STEEL | John | 1941 | Jenny Gray | Lochgelly | 73197 | ||
| STEEL | John | 1945 | 43 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | 73198 | |
| STEEL | John Findlay | 1927 | Kinneil, Furnace Yard Pit | Bo’ness | Miner | 73199 | |
| STEEL | Percy | 1912 | 14 | Water Haigh | Oulton | 73200 | |
| STEEL | Percy | 1912 | 14 | Water Haigh | Oulton | Apprentice | 73201 |
| STEEL | Robert | 1928 | 58 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Agent Manager | 73202 |
| STEEL | Thomas | 1902 | 63 | Berry Hill Quarry | Menston | Quarryman | 73203 |
| STEEL | Thomas | 1924 | 10 | Polmaise, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Fallin | 73204 | |
| STEEL | Thomas | 1934 | Addiewell area | 73205 | |||
| STEEL | William | 1900 | 65 | Forge Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 73206 |
| STEEL | Wilson | 1907 | 14 | Auchenharvie, No.1 Pit | Stevenston | Drawer | 73207 |
| STEEDS | Albert William | 1912 | 24 | Mells | Vobster | Examiner | 73181 |
| STEEDS | Frank | 1908 | 56 | South Liberty | Ashton Vale | Hewer | 73182 |
| STEEDMAN | James | 1914 | 52 | Cults & Pitlessie Mine | Ladybank | Miner | 73179 |
| STEEDMAN | Thomas | 1905 | 55 | Wester Queenslie, No.1 | Shettleston | Miner | 73180 |
| STEED | Edwin James (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Light Carrier | 73177 |
| STEED | Samuel | 1942 | Woodend | Armadale | Miner | 73178 |