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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON Jnr | John | 1950 | 33 | Albert | Hindley | Fireman | 9501 |
| BYRON | George (injured) | 1915 | 46 | Elm, No.3 | Buckley | Collier | 9496 |
| BYRON | George (injured) | 1952 | 27 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Strapper | 9497 |
| BYRON | James | 1939 | 52 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Ripper | 9498 |
| BYRON | K.W. (Injured) | 1973 | 32 | Winsford | Winsford | Driller | 9499 |
| BYRON | Walter (injured) | 1927 | 27 | Lyme | Haydock | Electrician | 9500 |
| BYROM | Andrew (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 9494 | ||
| BYROM | William (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 9495 | ||
| BYRNE | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 49 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Development worker | 9472 |
| BYRNE | James (injured) | 1949 | 61 | Bradford | Bradford | Bricklayer's Labourer | 9473 |
| BYRNE | James (injured) | 1949 | 29 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Driller | 9474 |
| BYRNE | James (Injured) | 1982 | 59 | Cronton | Whiston | faceworker | 9475 |
| BYRNE | John | 1908 | 14 | Mainsforth | Ferryhill | Helper up | 9476 |
| BYRNE | John | 1929 | 19 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | Miner | 9477 |
| BYRNE | John | 1938 | 62 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 9478 |
| BYRNE | Joseph | 1906 | 26 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Haulier | 9479 |
| BYRNE | Joseph (injured) | 1924 | 18 | Golborne | Golborne | Haulage Hand | 9480 |
| BYRNE | Lawrence | 1910 | 58 | Moss Bay | Egremont | Miner | 9481 |
| BYRNE | Lawrence (injured) | 1914 | 20 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Labourer | 9482 |
| BYRNE | Michael | 1935 | Prestonlinks | Prestonpans | 9483 | ||
| BYRNE | Owen | 1911 | 57 | Tinakilly Quarry | Quarrier | 9484 | |
| BYRNE | Patrick | 1935 | Croy area | 9485 | |||
| BYRNE | Patrick (injured) | 1958 | 34 | Blackrod 2 Opencast | Blackrod | Excavator Driver | 9486 |
| BYRNE | Peter | 1938 | 58 | Dumbreck, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Kilsyth | Brusher | 9487 |
| BYRNE | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 36 | Meadow Pit | Haigh | Collier | 9488 |