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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNIP | W. | 1932 | 32 | Horden | Horden | Stoneman | 9029 |
| BURNHAM | J. | 1938 | 40 | Heworth | Gateshead & Washington | Hewer | 9025 |
| BURNEY | John Penny | 1941 | 21 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Haulage Hand | 9020 |
| BURNEY | P. | 1957 | 37 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Sinker | 9021 |
| BURNEY | Robert Maurice | 1946 | 44 | Harrington, No.10 Pit | Lowca | Faceworker | 9022 |
| BURNEY | Thomas | 1915 | 64 | Brayton Domain, No.4 | Aspatria | 9023 | |
| BURNEY | William (injured) | 1952 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Deputy Supervising Packing | 9024 | |
| BURNETT-THOMPSON | John (Injured) | 1982 | 43 | Wheal Jane | Baldhu | Miner | 9019 |
| BURNETT | Alexander | 1940 | 51 | Newbattle | Newtongrange | Brusher | 9000 |
| BURNETT | Edgar (injured) | 1946 | 52 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Pit Bottom Labourer | 9001 |
| BURNETT | Ernest William | 1965 | 46 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Charge Man | 9002 |
| BURNETT | Frederick (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Labourer | 9003 |
| BURNETT | George | 1930 | Lady Victoria Pit | Newtongrange | 9004 | ||
| BURNETT | George H. (injured) | 1930 | 15 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Browhand | 9005 |
| BURNETT | H.J. | 1950 | 56 | St John's | Maesteg | Conveyor Turner | 9006 |
| BURNETT | J.W. (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9007 | ||
| BURNETT | James | 1926 | Elgin & Wellwood, Leadside Pit | Dunfermline | 9008 | ||
| BURNETT | James | 1926 | 16 | Wellwood, Leadside Pit | Dunfermline | 9009 | |
| BURNETT | John | 1902 | 41 | Littletown | Little Town | Foreman fitter | 9010 |
| BURNETT | John | 1913 | Minto | Lochgelly | 9011 | ||
| BURNETT | John T. (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 9012 |
| BURNETT | John William (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 9013 | ||
| BURNETT | M.R. | 1958 | 19 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Trainee Electrician | 9014 |
| BURNETT | W. (injured) | 1949 | Lyme | Haydock | Labourer | 9015 | |
| BURNETT | William | 1900 | 65 | Delgaty Quarry | Blacksmith | 9016 |