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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSTIN | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Llanerch | Abersychan | Haulier | 9301 |
| BUST | Herbert (injured) | 1927 | 14 | Moorfield | Altham | Drawer | 9300 |
| BUSSEY | Thomas | 1900 | 18 | Urpeth, 'C' | Urpeth | Putter | 9299 |
| BUSHEN | Glyn (injured) | 1934 | 22 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Labourer | 9298 |
| BUSHELL | George (injured) | 1929 | 38 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier | 9293 |
| BUSHELL | Henry | 1908 | 58 | Calder | Altham | Bricklayer | 9294 |
| BUSHELL | John (injured) | 1926 | 61 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Underground Manager | 9295 |
| BUSHELL | Sydney (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Giants Hall | Standish | Assistant Hooker On | 9296 |
| BUSHELL | William | 1914 | 59 | Tunnel Quarry | Manager | 9297 | |
| BUSHEL | Henry (injured) | 1914 | 42 | Moss, No.4 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Hooker On | 9292 |
| BUSH | Edward | 1904 | 28 | Greyfield | Rotcombe | Hitcher | 9288 |
| BUSH | Edwin | 1944 | 59 | Garw | Blaengarw | Roadman | 9289 |
| BUSH | James | 1901 | 36 | Markham | Duckmanton | Stallman | 9290 |
| BUSH | William | 1912 | 50 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 9291 |
| BUSFIELD | John | 1907 | 23 | Swinden Quarry | Linton in Craven | Quarryman | 9287 |
| BUSESBECK | Henry | 1912 | 35 | Udston | Hamilton | Roadsman | 9286 |
| BUSCH | George Rossiter | 1914 | 42 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Collier Boy | 9285 |
| BUSBY | Robert | 1911 | 24 | Berkley Quarry | Shunter | 9284 | |
| BURYHAM | Arthur (injured) | 1930 | 54 | Vivian | Six Bells | Rider | 9283 |
| BURY | Andrew | 1917 | 48 | Hoddlesden | Hoddlesden | Fireman | 9277 |
| BURY | Charles | 1912 | 35 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Manager | 9278 |
| BURY | Charles (injured) | 1924 | 50 | Hulton, Bank No.4 Pit | Westhoughton | Dataller | 9279 |
| BURY | Henry (injured) | 1913 | 45 | Graig Merthyr | Pontarddulais | Fitter | 9280 |
| BURY | Thomas (injured) | 1954 | 46 | Audley Range Quarry | Blackburn | Shale Hole Foreman | 9281 |
| BURY | Thomas Pendle | 1917 | 15 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 9282 |