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
WILSHAW
C.
1970
Sheriff Pit
84832
WATSON
Gerry (Injured)
1970
26
Dawdon
Seaham Harbour
80467
SMITH
S. (Injured)
1970
46
Leycett Quarry
Leycett
Loading shovel operator
72172
SMART
Robert McLean
1970
Hindsward Opencast
Cumnock
Machineman
71443
SEVERN
Jack Donald
1970
Dalkeith
Dalkeith
Miner
69974
POUNTAIN
R.
1970
33
Fauld Mine
Hanbury
Driller
62237
OWENS
R.K. (Injured)
1970
34
Sandstone Quarry
Dump truck driver
59069
MURPHY
George James
1970
Frances
Dysart
Electrician
56695
MCLEAN
James Dunsmuir
1970
Cairnhill Mine
Lugar
Miner
52718
LESSELLS
George
1970
Frances
Dysart
47053
HANKS
James (injured)
1970
23
Bold
Earlstown
Haulage Hand
30797
GOURLAY
James
1970
35
Frances
Dysart
Powerloader
27700
DRYBURGH
John McKenzie
1970
Ballencrieff Fireclay Mine
Bathgate
Clay miner
19512
CARSWELL
William Brown Hammond
1970
Killoch
Ochiltree
Miner
10220
BURROWS
J. (Injured)
1970
24
Oakamoor Quarry
Oakamoor
Commissioning engineer
9140
BROWN
Andrew
1970
Killoch
Ochiltree
Miner
7941
BROMLEY
J. (Injured)
1970
59
Wayford Hill Quarry
Dorrington
Gravel plant attendant
7683
ARNOLD
R.W. (Injured)
1970
60
Lawley Quarry
Plant attendant
1423
