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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUXOSE | James | 1930 | 21 | Silverdale [Kents Lane], Nos 14, 15 & 17 | Silverdale | Haulage Hand | 9426 |
| BUTTS | A. (injured) | 1955 | 38 | Penallta | Hengoed | Face Road Repairer | 9425 |
| BUTTON | Albert [Bertie] | 1913 | 37 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 9414 | |
| BUTTON | Arthur Herbert | 1927 | 35 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 9415 |
| BUTTON | Frederick (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Llanbradach, No.3 | Llanbradach | Helper | 9416 |
| BUTTON | George Walter | 1910 | 15 | Whitwood | Whitwood | Pony driver | 9417 |
| BUTTON | George Walter | 1910 | 15 | Whitwood | Whitwood | 9418 | |
| BUTTON | Giles | 1915 | 46 | Houghton Main | Little Houghton | 9419 | |
| BUTTON | Harold Arthur | 1913 | 26 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 9420 | |
| BUTTON | Robert Wilfred | 1927 | 19 | Marine | Cwm | Haulier | 9421 |
| BUTTON | W.G. | 1954 | 39 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Cutterman | 9422 |
| BUTTON | William | 1914 | 36 | Navigation | Mountain Ash | Collier | 9423 |
| BUTTON | William | 1939 | 54 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | 9424 | |
| BUTTERY | Samuel | 1912 | 46 | Britannia Quarry | Morley | Labourer | 9413 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Brian | 1976 | Dora Opencast | Cowdenbeath | Fitter | 9397 | |
| BUTTERWORTH | Brian (Injured) | 1981 | 40 | Raynes Quarry | Llysfaen | Fitter | 9398 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Clement (injured) | 1947 | 51 | Clifton (c) | Burnley | Ripper | 9399 |
| BUTTERWORTH | George Henry (injured) | 1923 | 30 | Wall Face Quarry | Crane Driver | 9400 | |
| BUTTERWORTH | George Henry (injured) | 1932 | 40 | Hall Cowm Quarry | Whitworth | Steam Crane Driver | 9401 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Handle (injured) | 1924 | 56 | Britannia Quarry | Bacup | Contractor | 9402 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Henry (injured) | 1918 | 24 | Hindley Green, Grammar Pit | Hindley Green | Collier | 9403 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Henry (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Bamfurlong | Bamfurlong | Drawer | 9404 |
| BUTTERWORTH | Henry (injured) | 1940 | 59 | Habergham | Habergham | Cutter Haulage | 9405 |
| BUTTERWORTH | James (injured) | 1932 | 62 | Brookfield Quarry | Labourer | 9406 | |
| BUTTERWORTH | James (injured) | 1959 | 61 | Standish Hall Drift | Standish | Assistant Cutterman | 9407 |