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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARROCK | Joseph (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70166 | ||
| SHARROCK | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70167 | ||
| SHARROCK | Joseph (injured) | 1936 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Fireman’s Assistant | 70168 |
| SHARROCK | Joseph (injured) | 1947 | 41 | Giants Hall | Standish | Filler | 70169 |
| SHARROCK | Leslie (injured) | 1946 | 23 | Windy Arbour | Winstanley | Ripper | 70170 |
| SHARROCK | Matthew (injured) | 1933 | 58 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 70171 |
| SHARROCK | Richard | 1914 | 49 | Moor Pit, No.5 | Hindley | Collier | 70172 |
| SHARROCK | Richard (injured) | 1918 | 49 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70173 |
| SHARROCK | Richard (injured) | 1924 | 51 | Prescot, New Pit | Upholland | Motioner | 70174 |
| SHARROCK | Robert (injured) | 1954 | 36 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Deputy | 70175 |
| SHARROCK | William (injurd) | 1956 | 46 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 70176 |
| SHARROCK | William (injured) | 1920 | 20 | Scot Lane | Blackrod | Drawer | 70177 |
| SHARROCK | William (injured) | 1928 | 19 | Sherdley | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 70178 |
| SHARROCK | William (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 70179 | ||
| SHARRETT | Alf (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70160 | ||
| SHARRETT | Alfred (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70161 | ||
| SHARRETT | James | 1944 | 35 | Nook, No.2 | Tyldesley | Collier | 70162 |
| SHARRET | Alf | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 70159 | ||
| SHARRATT | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 70152 | ||
| SHARRATT | D. (Injured) | 1986 | 25 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Fitter | 70153 |
| SHARRATT | Frank (injured) | 1930 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Haulage Fastener | 70154 | |
| SHARRATT | T. | 1949 | Lea Green | St Helens | Ripper | 70155 | |
| SHARRATT | T. (injured) | 1949 | 53 | Lea Green | St Helens | Ripper & Packer | 70156 |
| SHARRATT | Walter (injured) | 1946 | 50 | Welch Whittle | Coppull | Collier | 70157 |
| SHARRATT | William (injured) | 1949 | 59 | Beechwood | Heskin | Collier | 70158 |