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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURTON | Thomas | 1955 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | 9265 | ||
| BURTON | Thomas | 1955 | Mary Pit | Lochore | Miner | 9266 | |
| BURTON | Thomas (injured) | 1952 | 41 | Great Knowsley Quarry | Labourer | 9267 | |
| BURTON | Thomas Henry | 1903 | - | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | 9268 | |
| BURTON | W. | 1910 | 26 | Dinnington Main | Dinnington | Stallman | 9269 |
| BURTON | W.H. (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Rhigos | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 9270 |
| BURTON | Walter (injured) | 1955 | 44 | Clifton (c) | Burnley | Shotfirer | 9271 |
| BURTON | William | 1905 | 51 | West Auckland | Etherley | Mason | 9272 |
| BURTON | William (injured) | 1931 | Cronton | Whiston | 9273 | ||
| BURTON | William (injured) | 1944 | 47 | Albion | Cilfynydd | Haulier | 9274 |
| BURTON | William Henry | 1941 | 40 | Rhigos, No.4 Drift | Glyn Neath | Haulier | 9275 |
| BURTON | Abraham (injured) | 1939 | 21 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Haulage Hand | 9212 |
| BURTON | Arthur | 1907 | 36 | Shirebrook | Shirebrook | Loader | 9213 |
| BURTON | Arthur | 1912 | 27 | Priestners, No.1 Crombuke | Westleigh | Drawer | 9214 |
| BURTON | B.R. (injured) | 1955 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Assistant Collier | 9215 | |
| BURT | A.M. (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Collier | 9188 |
| BURT | Albert (injured) | 1950 | 59 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Traffic | 9189 |
| BURT | Alexander | 1912 | 17 | Parkneuk | Motherwell | Miner | 9190 |
| BURT | Alexander | 1925 | 35 | Lumphinnans, No.11 Pit | Kelty | 9191 | |
| BURT | Alexander | 1925 | 37 | Lumphinnans, No.9 Pit | Kelty | 9192 | |
| BURT | Anthony | 1902 | 24 | Tannochside, No.3 Pit | Uddingston | Waggon Shifter | 9193 |
| BURT | Charles | 1943 | 56 | Seven Sisters | Seven Sisters | Collier | 9194 |
| BURT | David | 1926 | 52 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | 9195 | |
| BURT | E.J. (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Hardgroundman | 9196 |
| BURT | Frank | 1912 | 56 | Frank Burt's | Purbeck | Miner | 9197 |