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 | Albert E.G. | 1913 | 14 | Wallsend | Wallsend | Screener | 69579 |
| SCOTT | Albert Edward (injured) | 1927 | 30 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Collier | 69580 |
| SCOTT | Alexander | 1906 | 40 | Dumbreck | Kilsyth | Labourer | 69581 |
| SCOTT | Alexander | 1929 | Spindleside | Cleland | 69582 | ||
| SCOTT | Alexander | 1937 | 30 | Valleyfield | Newmills | Miner | 69583 |
| SCOTT | Allan Colthart | 1918 | Queensberry, Glencrieff Mine | Wanlockhead | 69584 | ||
| SCOTT | Andrew | 1935 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | 69585 | ||
| SCOTT | Andrew Duff | 1946 | 19 | Killochan | Dailly | 69586 | |
| SCOTT | Andrew Paton | 1911 | 43 | Largobeath | Largoward | Joiner | 69587 |
| SCOTT | Archibald | 1908 | 53 | Allhallows | Mealsgate | Hewer | 69588 |
| SCOTT | Arthur | 1904 | Wooley | Brancepeth | Driver | 69589 | |
| SCOTT | Arthur | 1912 | 19 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Pony Driver | 69590 |
| SCOTT | Arthur | 1913 | 19 | Whitwood | Whitwood | 69591 | |
| SCOTT | Arthur | 1942 | 23 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Haulageman | 69592 |
| SCOTT | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 31 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Loader On | 69593 |
| SCOTT | Bruce | 1906 | 27 | High Hazels | Darnall | Corporal | 69594 |
| SCOTT | C.J. | 1942 | 41 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Stoneman | 69595 |
| SCOTT | Charles Trevor | 1957 | 32 | Barnburgh Main | Barnburgh | Belt Turner | 69596 |
| SCOTT | Colin (injured) | 1953 | 17 | Chanters | Atherton | Haulage Hand | 69597 |
| SCOTT | Cyril (injured) | 1941 | 24 | Rookery | Talke | Haulage Hand | 69598 |
| SCOTT | Cyril (injured) | 1950 | 43 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Ripper | 69599 |
| SCOTT | David | 1902 | 23 | Wellsgreen | Coaltown of Wemyss | Miner | 69600 |
| SCOTT | David | 1929 | Glencraig | Lochgelly | Fireman | 69601 | |
| SCOTT | David | 1957 | Foulshiels | Stoneyburn | Colliery Brusher | 69602 | |
| SCOTT | David | 1957 | 53 | Lindsay | Kelty | Developer | 69603 |