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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYERS | Stanley Young (injured) | 1959 | Florence-Ullcoats Mine | Egremont | Shotfirer | 9457 | |
| BYERS | Walter | 1927 | 25 | Thrislington | West Cornforth | 9458 | |
| BYE | Percy (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Cwm-y-fuwch | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 9449 |
| BYATT | Arnold | 1918 | 17 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 9446 |
| BYATT | J. | 1950 | 58 | Mossfield | Longton | 9447 | |
| BYATT | Vincent (injured) | 1940 | 18 | Parkhouse | Chesterton | Screen Boy | 9448 |
| BYARD | Albert (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Gwenallt | Pontnewynydd | Timberman | 9444 |
| BYARD | William (injured) | 1911 | 16 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Light Carrier | 9445 |
| BYAMIZED | T. (injured) | 1957 | 27 | Chanters | Atherton | Faceworker | 9443 |
| BWAN | John | 1900 | 33 | Gueret's Graigola | Clydach | Haulier | 9442 |
| BUXTON | Abel | 1909 | 16 | Linby | Linby | Horse driver | 9427 |
| BUXTON | Albert (injured) | 1933 | 22 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Collier | 9428 |
| BUXTON | Amos | 1910 | 70 | Langwith | Mansfield | Deputy | 9429 |
| BUXTON | Herbert (injured) | 1925 | 29 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Collier | 9430 |
| BUXTON | Isaac | 1905 | 64 | Endcliffe Quarry | Stanton in Peak | Labourer | 9431 |
| BUXTON | John (injured) | 1916 | 15 | Priestner's, No.2 | Westleigh | Haulage Hand | 9432 |
| BUXTON | L. | 1952 | 22 | Florence | Longton | 9433 | |
| BUXTON | Lee John | 1950 | 59 | Creswell | Creswell | Steel Supervisor | 9434 |
| BUXTON | Richard Rhodes | 1900 | 47 | Walton | Boythorpe | Deputy | 9435 |
| BUXTON | Robert | 1927 | 29 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Filler | 9436 |
| BUXTON | Stanley | 1931 | 28 | Bentley | Bentley | 9437 | |
| BUXTON | T. | 1903 | 29 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | Collier | 9438 |
| BUXTON | Thomas | 1907 | 28 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Ripper | 9439 |
| BUXTON | Thomas | 1907 | 28 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 9440 | |
| BUXTON | W.J. (injured) | 1953 | 51 | Rhigos, Nos 1 & 4 | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 9441 |