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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURLEY | James A (injured) | 1944 | 49 | Cronton | Whiston | Washery Attendant | 8978 |
| BURLEY | William E. (injured) | 1934 | 41 | Great Mountain | Tumble | Collier | 8979 |
| BURLEIGH | Andrew Clement | 1936 | Glenburn [Auchincruive, Nos 4 & 5 Pits?] | Prestwick | 8973 | ||
| BURLEIGH | James (injured) | 1911 | 25 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Collier | 8974 |
| BURLEA | A. (injured) | 1952 | 17 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Assistant Collier | 8972 |
| BURLAND | Edward (injured) | 1925 | 60 | Bute | Treherbert | Assistant Timberman | 8970 |
| BURLAND | John (injured) | 1915 | 53 | Bradford, Parker Pit | Bradford | Collier | 8971 |
| BURKS | Daniel | 1921 | 15 | Valleyfield | Newmills | 8969 | |
| BURKINSHAW | Samuel | 1912 | 23 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | Gang Runner | 8968 |
| BURKILL | E. (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8967 | ||
| BURKE | Thomas | 1952 | 40 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Packer | 8960 |
| BURKE | William | 1930 | 53 | Abernant | Argoed | Traffic Foreman | 8961 |
| BURKE | William (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 8962 | ||
| BURKE | William (injured) | 1936 | 46 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Daywageman | 8963 |
| BURKE | William (injured) | 1936 | 57 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 8964 |
| BURKE | William (injured) | 1957 | 24 | Bradford | Bradford | Maintenace man | 8965 |
| BURKE | William (injured) | 1957 | 55 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Underground Manager | 8966 |
| BURKE | Andrew | 1906 | 23 | Dumbreck, No.2 Pit | Kilsyth | Drawer | 8942 |
| BURKE | Charles | 1908 | 42 | Hambleton Quarry | Bolton Abbey | Quarryman | 8943 |
| BURKE | Frederick | 1908 | 36 | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | Trammer | 8944 |
| BURKE | Frederick Charles | 1939 | 27 | Minto | Lochgelly | Miner | 8945 |
| BURKE | Henry | 1912 | 29 | Coegnant | Nantyffyllon | Assistant Repairer | 8946 |
| BURKE | J. | 1944 | 56 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | Silverdale | 8947 | |
| BURKE | J. (injured) | 1959 | 41 | Elliot | New Tredegar | Collier | 8948 |
| BURKE | James | 1922 | 66 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 8949 |