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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURTONWOOD | John (injured) | 1921 | 50 | Outwood | Outwood | Daywageman | 9276 |
| BURTON | C. (injured) | 1957 | 33 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Contract Worker | 9216 |
| BURTON | Charles | 1901 | 45 | Doldowlod Quarry | Llanwrthwl | Labourer | 9217 |
| BURTON | Cyril (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Labourer | 9218 |
| BURTON | D. (injured) | 1944 | 21 | Cwmglo | Hoelgerrig | Collier | 9219 |
| BURTON | Elijah | 1902 | 18 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Dishmaker | 9220 |
| BURTON | Ellis (injured) | 1932 | 56 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Timberman | 9221 |
| BURTON | Enoch | 1908 | 39 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 9222 |
| BURTON | Ernest (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Packer | 9223 |
| BURTON | Fred | 1909 | 22 | Allerton Main, Victoria Pit | Swillington | Screener | 9224 |
| BURTON | Fred | 1911 | 18 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | Slack Filler | 9225 |
| BURTON | Fred | 1911 | 18 | Shaw Cross | Dewsbury | 9226 | |
| BURTON | Frederick | 1923 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | 9227 | ||
| BURTON | Frederick (injured) | 1936 | 21 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Haulage Hand | 9228 |
| BURTON | Frederick (injured) | 1941 | 41 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Collier | 9229 |
| BURTON | G. | 1933 | 19 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 9230 | |
| BURTON | George | 1908 | 47 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Hewer | 9231 |
| BURTON | George | 1913 | 14 | Brodsworth Main | Doncaster, Woodlands | Haulage Hand | 9232 |
| BURTON | George | 1914 | 51 | Himley, No.06A | Gornalwood | Engine Winder | 9233 |
| BURTON | George (injured) | 1920 | 33 | Lower East Knowl | Wolstenholme | Coal Getter | 9234 |
| BURTON | George (injured) | 1934 | 36 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Collier | 9235 |
| BURTON | George H. (injured) | 1912 | 14 | Risca | Risca | Engine Cleaner | 9236 |
| BURTON | George Henry | 1912 | 34 | Fryston | Fryston | Byeworker | 9237 |
| BURTON | Gordon (injured) | 1925 | 19 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Assistant Electrician | 9238 |
| BURTON | H. (injured) | 1958 | 44 | McLaren | Abertysswg | Drivehead Attendant | 9239 |