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 | David McNeill | 1963 | 36 | Dalkeith | Dalkeith | Coal Miner (brusher) | 69604 |
| SCOTT | David William Bain | 1920 | Castlehill | Carluke | 69605 | ||
| SCOTT | E. | 1953 | 39 | Lightwood Quarry | Lightwood | Dumper Driver | 69606 |
| SCOTT | Edward (injured) | 1912 | 28 | Gray Pit | Abertillery | Labourer | 69607 |
| SCOTT | Eric (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69608 | ||
| SCOTT | Ernest (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69609 | ||
| SCOTT | Ernest (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69610 | ||
| SCOTT | Ernest (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69611 | ||
| SCOTT | Ernest (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69612 | ||
| SCOTT | Frank (Injured) | 1915 | Auchincruive | Prestwick | Roadsman | 69613 | |
| SCOTT | G.T. | 1941 | 16 | Sherburn Hill | Sherburn | Pony Driver | 69614 |
| SCOTT | George | 1902 | 66 | Bebside | Bebside | Labourer | 69615 |
| SCOTT | George | 1904 | 21 | Bond's Main | Temple Normanton | Dataller | 69616 |
| SCOTT | George | 1908 | 26 | Wallyford | Mussleburgh | Miner | 69617 |
| SCOTT | George | 1914 | 15 | Backworth, Maude Pit | Backworth | Shifter | 69618 |
| SCOTT | George | 1951 | 53 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Dataller | 69619 |
| SCOTT | George Albert (injured) | 1953 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Plusher | 69620 | |
| SCOTT | George W. | 1940 | 37 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Fore-overman | 69621 |
| SCOTT | Harold (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Ynysfaio, No.3 | Pen-yr-englyn | Collier Boy | 69622 |
| SCOTT | Henry | 1913 | 47 | Rufford | Rainworth | Sinker | 69623 |
| SCOTT | Henry | 1975 | 50 | Chertsey Lane Quarry | Chertsey | Pump operator | 69624 |
| SCOTT | Henry (injured) | 1911 | 26 | National | Wattstown | Haulier | 69625 |
| SCOTT | Henry Henderson | 1914 | 47 | Springwell | Springwell | Shotfirer | 69626 |
| SCOTT | Horatio (injured) | 1934 | 14 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Banksman’s Assistant | 69627 |
| SCOTT | Hugh | 1916 | 45 | Neilsland | Hamilton | Mining Contractor | 69628 |