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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURT | Frederick (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 9198 | ||
| BURT | George | 1909 | 39 | Lochside | Townhill | Miner | 9199 |
| BURT | George | 1909 | 43 | Wilsontown, No.9 Pit | Forth | Repairer | 9200 |
| BURT | George (Injured) | 1921 | Dunnikier, Pannie Pit | Kirkcaldy | Miner | 9201 | |
| BURT | J. (injured) | 1955 | 45 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Haulage Driver | 9202 |
| BURT | John | 1918 | 22 | Donibristle | Donibristle | 9203 | |
| BURT | Joseph | 1904 | 27 | Dean Lane | Bedminster | Collier | 9204 |
| BURT | Peter | 1911 | Lindsay | Kelty | 9205 | ||
| BURT | Roy (injured) | 1947 | 20 | Tydraw | Blaen-y-cwm | Dumper | 9206 |
| BURT | Thomas Hutchinson Thomson | 1961 | 56 | Lindsay | Kelty | Colliery overman | 9207 |
| BURT | Tina M. (Injured) | 1987 | 29 | Rocks Quarry | Bugle | Member of the public | 9208 |
| BURT | William | 1931 | 79 | Mossbeath | Cowdenbeath | Railway Gatekeeper | 9209 |
| BURT | William | 1939 | 63 | Blantyreferme | Uddingston | Colliery engine keeper | 9210 |
| BURT | William (injured) | 1934 | 39 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Collier | 9211 |
| BURSTON | Arnold | 1933 | 28 | Hemmingslow Quarry | Cauldon | Quarryman | 9183 |
| BURSTON | Edwin (injured) | 1949 | 56 | Llanharry Mine | Llantrisant | Labourer | 9184 |
| BURSTON | H.E. | 1912 | 24 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Sinker | 9185 |
| BURSTON | James (injured) | 1919 | 42 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 9186 |
| BURSTON | William (injured) | 1928 | 20 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier Boy | 9187 |
| BURSLEY | William (injured) | 1952 | 66 | Blaenavon, Big Pit | Blaenavon | Haulier | 9182 |
| BURROWS | Amos | 1901 | 23 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Chargeman with coal cutter | 9124 |
| BURROWS | Annie (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9125 | ||
| BURROWS | Clarence (injured) | 1933 | 20 | Silverdale [Kents Lane], Nos 14, 15 & 17 | Silverdale | Coalcutters Assistant | 9126 |
| BURROWS | D.J. (injured) | 1948 | 24 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 9127 |
| BURROWS | Ellis (injured) | 1948 | 35 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Electrician | 9128 |