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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARKIE | Bernard (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Newtown | Clifton | Haulage Hand | 73120 |
| STARKIE | James (injured) | 1951 | 35 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 73121 |
| STARKIE | James A. (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 73122 |
| STARKIE | John (injured) | 1925 | 53 | Stafford | Fenton | Dataller | 73123 |
| STARKIE | Peter H. | 1939 | 46 | New Haden | Cheadle | Storekeeper | 73124 |
| STARKIE | Ralph (injured) | 1929 | 64 | Eatock | Hindley | Fanman | 73125 |
| STARKIE | William Henry (injured) | 1949 | 41 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Collier | 73126 |
| STARKEY | Clifford (injured) | 1954 | 33 | Bradford | Bradford | Back Ripper | 73111 |
| STARKEY | George | 1902 | 48 | Bretby | Newhall | Dataller | 73112 |
| STARKEY | James | 1909 | 23 | Norton Cannock | Newtown | Horse Driver | 73113 |
| STARKEY | Percy (injured) | 1937 | 17 | Mossfield | Longton | Haulier | 73114 |
| STARKEY | Robert Edward (injured) | 1933 | Sherdley | St Helens | 73115 | ||
| STARKEY | Thomas (injured) | 1933 | 48 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Haulier | 73116 |
| STARKEY | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 73117 | ||
| STARKEY | William (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 73118 | ||
| STARKEY | William (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 73119 | ||
| STARK | Alexander Thomas Hunter | 1963 | 57 | Roslin | Roslin | Miner (face worker) | 73101 |
| STARK | J. | 1938 | 53 | Lambton [Bournmoor] | Little Town | 73102 | |
| STARK | J.F. (injured) | 1911 | 23 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Sinker | 73103 |
| STARK | James | 1910 | 33 | Twechar | Kirkintilloch | Roadsman | 73104 |
| STARK | John Mack | 1959 | 23 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Stripper | 73105 |
| STARK | John Mack | 1959 | 23 | Auchengeich, No.2 Pit | Chryston | Stripper | 73106 |
| STARK | Joseph (injured) | 1957 | 51 | Cynheidre, Nos 1 & 2 | Cynheidre | Assistant Loco Driver | 73107 |
| STARK | Peter Donald | 1945 | 39 | Manor Powis | Causewayhead | Mining Contractor | 73108 |
| STARK | Thomas | 1906 | 35 | Blairadam | Kelty | Brusher | 73109 |