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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER | Thomas (injured) | 1932 | 34 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 9368 |
| BUTLER | William | 1909 | 24 | Black Park | Chirk | Collier | 9369 |
| BUTLER | William | 1914 | 41 | Cowcroft Quarry | Platelayer | 9370 | |
| BUTLER | William | 1936 | 69 | Sneyd | Burslem | Fireman | 9371 |
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Plaskynaston | Ruabon | Labourer | 9372 |
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9373 | ||
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1928 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9374 | ||
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1930 | 30 | Cribbwr Fawr | Pyle | Underground Banksman | 9375 |
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1934 | 67 | Sneyd | Burslem | Underlooker | 9376 |
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1938 | 45 | Bedford | Atherton | Packer | 9377 |
| BUTLER | William (injured) | 1956 | Middlebarrow Quarry | Silverdale | Quarryman | 9378 | |
| BUTLER | William Henry | 1942 | 53 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 9379 |
| BUTHERTON | Thomas (injured) | 1939 | 36 | Brynn Hall | Ashton in Makerfield | Collier | 9314 |
| BUTCHER | Arthur | 1914 | 19 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Collier’s Butty | 9304 |
| BUTCHER | D. (Injured) | 1985 | 45 | Pica Opencast Quarry | Pica | Driver | 9305 |
| BUTCHER | David V. (Injured) | 1981 | 34 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Plumber | 9306 |
| BUTCHER | Fenwick | 1921 | 17 | Bebside | Bebside | Apprentice Mechanic | 9307 |
| BUTCHER | Fredrick | 1910 | 19 | Elsecar Main | Elescar | Trammer | 9308 |
| BUTCHER | Henry (injured) | 1929 | 26 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier | 9309 |
| BUTCHER | John | 1953 | 48 | Lingdale | Lingdale | 9310 | |
| BUTCHER | John (Injured) | 1978 | 57 | Bentley | Bentley | Shift Charge Engineer | 9311 |
| BUTCHER | S. | 1900 | 59 | Sharlston | Sharlston | Collier | 9312 |
| BUTCHER | Walter J. (injured) | 1930 | 53 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Collier | 9313 |
| BUTCH | John Ivor (injured) | 1945 | 41 | Bertie Pit | Trehafod | Collier | 9303 |
| BUSTON | Humphry | 1902 | 22 | North Walbottle | Walbottle | Shifter | 9302 |