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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRNE | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9489 | ||
| BYRNE | Thomas (injured) | 1943 | 33 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Collier | 9490 |
| BYRNE | William (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9491 | ||
| BYRNE | William (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9492 | ||
| BYRNE | William (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9493 | ||
| BYRNE | Albert (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 9463 | ||
| BYRNE | Cornelius L. (injured) | 1934 | 16 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Pit Bottom Haulage | 9464 |
| BYRNE | Daniel | 1958 | 65 | Bradford | Bradford | Electrician | 9465 |
| BYRNE | Daniel S (injured) | 1958 | Florence-Ullcoats Mine | Egremont | Miner | 9466 | |
| BYRNE | Denis (injured) | 1916 | 18 | Lisduff Quarry | Errill | Labourer | 9467 |
| BYRNE | Dennis (injured) | 1934 | 61 | Leycett, Bang Up Pit | Leycett | Collier | 9468 |
| BYRNE | Edward (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9469 | ||
| BYRNE | Edward (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9470 | ||
| BYRNE | J. | 1939 | 51 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 9471 | |
| BYRAM | Richard John | 1980 | 29 | Back Lane Quarry | Dumper driver | 9462 | |
| BYNGG | H.J. (injured) | 1947 | Mildred Mine | Beckermet | Miner | 9461 | |
| BYNANT | Alfred John (injured) | 1911 | 18 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 9460 |
| BYLES | George (injured) | 1929 | 53 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier | 9459 |
| BYERS | Fountain | 1910 | 33 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Pusher-on | 9450 |
| BYERS | Harry (injured) | 1942 | 41 | Mosley Common, No.4 | Ellenbrook | Ripper | 9451 |
| BYERS | Hartley | 1947 | 35 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 9452 |
| BYERS | Herbert (injured) | 1947 | 42 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Belt Fitter | 9453 |
| BYERS | James | 1928 | 44 | Holland | Upholland | Carter | 9454 |
| BYERS | Joseph (injured) | 1943 | 38 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Collier | 9455 |
| BYERS | Robert (injured) | 1942 | 50 | Golborne | Golborne | Surface Cleaner | 9456 |