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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNS | Robert (injured) | 1950 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Repairer | 9091 | |
| BURNS | Robert Hamilton | 1918 | Braidhurst | Motherwell | 9092 | ||
| BURNS | Roderick (injured) | 1931 | 39 | Clock Face | St Helens | Dataller | 9093 |
| BURNS | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | Lea Green | St Helens | 9094 | ||
| BURNS | T. (injured) | 1954 | 31 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Drift Drawer | 9095 |
| BURNS | Thomas | 1906 | 46 | Coppy Hall | Aldridge | Ripper | 9096 |
| BURNS | Thomas | 1912 | 48 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 9097 |
| BURNS | Thomas | 1921 | 42 | Heworth, Fanny Pit | Gateshead & Washington | Cutter | 9098 |
| BURNS | Thomas (injured) | 1920 | 39 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | Contractor | 9099 |
| BURNS | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 39 | St Helens, Alexandra | St Helens | Contractor | 9100 |
| BURNS | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | Bold | Earlstown | 9101 | ||
| BURNS | Thomas (injured) | 1943 | 33 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Collier | 9102 |
| BURNS | Tudor (injured) | 1941 | 27 | Mountain (b) | Gorseinon | Collier | 9103 |
| BURNS | William | 1909 | 22 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Drawer | 9104 |
| BURNS | William | 1925 | South Longrigg | Netherburn | 9105 | ||
| BURNS | William | 1929 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | Miner | 9106 | |
| BURNS | William | 1942 | 31 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Filler | 9107 |
| BURNS | William (injured) | 1914 | 46 | Magheramorne Quarry | Magheramorne | Labourer | 9108 |
| BURNS | William (injured) | 1955 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Coupler | 9109 | |
| BURNS | William Edward | 1940 | 50 | Easter Gartshore, No.11 Pit | Twechar | Repairer | 9110 |
| BURNS | William J. (Injured) | 1983 | 33 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Faceworker | 9111 |
| BURNKLE | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 55 | Lucy Thomas Level | Abercanaid | Cutterman | 9030 |
| BURNIP | J. | 1924 | 68 | Murton | Murton | Traffic Manager | 9026 |
| BURNIP | Kenneth | 1953 | 21 | Herrington | West Herrington | 9027 | |
| BURNIP | Stephen | 1903 | 33 | Derwent, Hunter | Medomsley | Hewer | 9028 |