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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT | William | 1903 | 16 | Blairadam | Kelty | Miner | 69696 |
| SCOTT | William | 1904 | 30 | Bardykes, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Brusher | 69697 |
| SCOTT | William | 1904 | 24 | Handen Hold | West Pelton | Hewer | 69698 |
| SCOTT | William | 1907 | 52 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | Pitwright | 69699 |
| SCOTT | William | 1907 | 52 | Lochhead, Victoria Pit | Coaltown of Wemyss | Pitwright | 69700 |
| SCOTT | William | 1909 | 19 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Pony Driver | 69701 |
| SCOTT | William | 1909 | 22 | West Stanley | Stanley | 69702 | |
| SCOTT | William | 1910 | 41 | New Tredegar | New Tredegar | Collier | 69703 |
| SCOTT | William | 1911 | 14 | Montagu Main | Scotswood | Driver | 69704 |
| SCOTT | William | 1939 | 39 | Minto | Lochgelly | 69705 | |
| SCOTT | William | 1939 | 39 | Minto, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Stripper | 69706 |
| SCOTT | William | 1942 | 32 | Murton | Murton | Filler | 69707 |
| SCOTT | William | 1954 | Killochan | Dailly | Drawer | 69708 | |
| SCOTT | William (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69709 | ||
| SCOTT | William (injured) | 1930 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 69710 | ||
| SCOTT | William (injured) | 1941 | 42 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Trafficman | 69711 |
| SCOTT | William (injured) | 1942 | 45 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Fireman | 69712 |
| SCOTT | William (injured) | 1948 | Solway | Mossbay | Supply Hand | 69713 | |
| SCOTT | William B. | 1906 | 46 | Willington | Willington | Hewer | 69714 |
| SCOTT | William Charles (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69715 | ||
| SCOTT | Adam | 1913 | 49 | Crawford, No.1 | Hindley | Fireman | 69574 |
| SCOTT | Adam | 1920 | Ardeer West | Stevenston | 69575 | ||
| SCOTT | Adam | 1939 | 62 | Rosie | Buckhaven | Colliery Surface Worker | 69576 |
| SCOTT | Adam | 1981 | 19 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 69577 |
| SCOTT | Albert | 1908 | 55 | Stanley Main | Liversedge | Byeworkman | 69578 |