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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHORT | Idris (Injured) | 1988 | 40 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Chock fitter | 70694 |
| SHORT | J.A. | 1942 | 33 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Sinker | 70695 |
| SHORT | John | 1908 | 18 | Shirebrook | Shirebrook | Screenman | 70696 |
| SHORT | John (injured) | 1911 | 40 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Haulier | 70697 |
| SHORT | John Mackie | 1950 | 55 | Balgonie | Thonton | Miner | 70698 |
| SHORT | Joseph | 1909 | 24 | Ferndale, No.6 | Tylorstown | Rider | 70699 |
| SHORT | Joseph | 1914 | 16 | Cannock & Leacroft | Leacroft | Horse Driver | 70700 |
| SHORT | K. (injured) | 1957 | 34 | Britannia | Pengam | Contractor Painter | 70701 |
| SHORT | Martine Anne | 1966 | 9 | Aberfan | Merthyr Tydfil | 70702 | |
| SHORT | R. | 1928 | 35 | Murton | Murton | Hewer | 70703 |
| SHORT | Robert W. | 1907 | 20 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Ropeboy | 70704 |
| SHORT | Seth | 1907 | 45 | Abercarn | Abercarn | Collier | 70705 |
| SHORT | T. (Injured) | 1986 | 44 | Bickershaw Complex | Bickershaw | Development worker | 70706 |
| SHORT | T.J. (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 70707 |
| SHORT | Thomas | 1909 | 18 | West Stanley | Stanley | 70708 | |
| SHORT | Thomas John (Injured) | 1973 | 54 | Markham. | Blackwood | Haulage worker | 70709 |
| SHORT | William | 1903 | 46 | Brandon, No.3 | Oldbury | Pikeman | 70710 |
| SHORT | William | 1924 | 21 | South Garesfield | Burnopfield | Putter | 70711 |
| SHORT | William (injured) | 1927 | 67 | Risca | Risca | Fireman | 70712 |
| SHORT | William (injured) | 1930 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Repairer | 70713 | |
| SHORT | Wright (injured) | 1913 | 49 | Longendale Quarry | Labourer | 70714 | |
| SHORROCKS | Thomas | 1915 | 52 | Bedford | Atherton | Drawer | 70678 |
| SHORROCKS | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 41 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 70679 |
| SHORROCKS | William | 1941 | 35 | John & Taylor Pits | Standish | Shotfirer | 70680 |
| SHORROCK | William (injured) | 1914 | 27 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Dataller | 70677 |