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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SurnameForenameYearAgeMine/Quarry NameLocationOccupationRecord ID
THOMSON David 1923 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 76976
SMITH John 1902 35 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Miner 71921
ROWLEY Michael 1900 50 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Miner 68618
PATON Robert 1908 19 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Bencher 60094
PARK John 1902 55 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Bencher 59299
MORRIS Arthur 1949 71 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Underground Colliery Fireman 55636
MITCHELL George 1932 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Labourer 54174
McLEOD Thomas 1902 34 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Brusher 52777
McCUE James 1900 32 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Roadsman 51882
LYND Thomas 1939 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 49555
LUMSDEN Richard 1900 29 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Locomotive Driver 49442
LONIE John 1910 70 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Waggon Builder 48995
KIRK James 1931 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Labourer 45447
JAPP James 1901 65 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Fireman 38868
INGLIS John 1902 20 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Brusher 37949
HOGG Peter 1923 30 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 34751
GLENNY Thomas 1900 14 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Drawer 27145
GEDDES Henry 1909 52 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Miner 26340
GAVIN James Jnr 1909 33 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Manager 26305
FRAIL Robert 1907 19 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Drawer 25230
FOULIS David 1902 42 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Platelayer 25059
FERGUSON James 1948 60 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 23900
DOUGRAY James 1907 45 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath Miner 19189
CURRIE Alexander 1904 52 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 14554
CUNNING Robert 1945 Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath 14434