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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVAGE | William L. (injured) | 1932 | 18 | Bwllfa, No.1 | Gilfach Goch | Collier’s Assistant | 69381 |
| SAVAGE | A. | 1905 | 21 | West Riding | Altofts | Filler | 69361 |
| SAVAGE | Charles | 1927 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Miner | 69362 | |
| SAVAGE | George | 1915 | 34 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 69363 | |
| SAVAGE | George (injured) | 1927 | 32 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 69364 |
| SAVAGE | Israel | 1903 | 45 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 69365 |
| SAVAGE | John (injured) | 1913 | 26 | Maerdy, No.3 | Maerdy | Collier | 69366 |
| SAVAGE | John (injured) | 1934 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Labourer | 69367 |
| SAVAGE | John H. (injured) | 1941 | 39 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Cutter | 69368 |
| SAVAGE | John Thomas | 1904 | 46 | Bowden Close | Helmington Row | Hewer | 69369 |
| SAVAGE | M. (injured) | 1957 | 54 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Haulier | 69370 |
| SAVAGE | Matthew | 1901 | 37 | Kirkwood | Coatbridge | Miner | 69371 |
| SAVAGE | Michael | 1904 | 38 | Craighead, No.2 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 69372 |
| SAVAGE | Peter | 1904 | 22 | Earnock, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 69373 |
| SAVAGE | Samuel (injured) | 1914 | 17 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Wagoner | 69374 |
| SAVAGE | Thomas | 1905 | 59 | Seaham | Seaham | Windwayman | 69375 |
| SAUNDERS | A. (injured) | 1913 | 32 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Haulier | 69307 |
| SAUNDERS | Albert Edward | 1915 | 48 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | 69308 | |
| SAUNDERS | Alexander (injured) | 1912 | 20 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Engine Driver | 69309 |
| SAUNDERS | Allan | 1914 | 28 | Woolley | Darton | Haulage hand | 69310 |
| SAUNDERS | B. (injured) | 1954 | 53 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Deputy | 69311 |
| SAUNDERS | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69312 | ||
| SAUNDERS | Benjamin (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 69313 | ||
| SAUNDERS | C. (injured) | 1913 | 40 | Vivian | Six Bells | Collier | 69314 |
| SAUNDERS | C. (injured) | 1937 | 42 | Brown Bank Quarry | Loader | 69315 |