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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MERCER Albert (injured) 1950 Maypole Platt Bridge Metalman 53391
MERCER Alfred 1949 22 Seven Sisters Seven Sisters Collier 53392
MERCER Charles 1917 18 Nook, No.3 Tyldesley Drawer 53393
MERCER Frederick (injured) 1933 32 Westleigh Westleigh Dataller 53394
MERCER George 1928 17 Bannockburn, No.1 Pit Cowie Drawer 53395
MERCER Henry (injured) 1926 Sherdley St Helens 53396
MERCER Herbert (injured) 1931 45 Whinney Hill Altham Haulage Hand 53397
MERCER J. (injured) 1969 49 Wood Haydock Ripper 53398
MERCER Jacob (injured) 1926 Ashton's Green St Helens 53399
MERCER James (Injured) 1914 17 Moss Ince-in-Makerfield Lasher On 53400
MERCER James (injured) 1931 Lea Green St Helens 53401
MERCER John (Injured) 1918 28 Ashton's Green St Helens Collier 53402
MERCER John (injured) 1939 48 Bickershaw Bickershaw Fitter 53403
MERCER John Davidson 1962 50 Bowhill Auchterderran Coal miner - packer and prop drawer 53404
MERCER John V. (injured) 1932 Sherdley St Helens 53405
MERCER Richard (Injured) 1915 14 Bold Earlstown Haulage Lad 53406
MERCER Robert Cowan 1934 52 Rosie Buckhaven 53407
MERCER Samuel (injured) 1925 Lea Green St Helens 53408
MERCER Samuel (injured) 1931 Lea Green St Helens 53409
MERCER Thomas 1925 49 Grange (a) Hindley Pusher On 53410
MERCER Thomas 1942 35 Maypole Platt Bridge Collier 53411
MERCER Thomas (Injured) 1918 52 Astley Astley Collier 53412
MERCER Thomas (injured) 1931 29 Bold Earlstown 53413
MERCER Walmer (injured) 1921 29 Moorfield Altham Collier 53414
MERCER William (Injured) 1917 52 Nook, No.3 Tyldesley Dataller 53415