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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUIST | Thomas | 1920 | 27 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | 8726 | |
| BUIST | William | 1925 | Wellsgreen | Coaltown of Wemyss | 8727 | ||
| BUILTH | George | 1907 | 25 | Crigglestone | Crigglestone | Labourer | 8724 |
| BUGLER | D. (injured) | 1954 | 21 | Western | Nantymoel | Collier | 8723 |
| BUGLASS | David Henry | 1931 | 37 | Cambois | Blyth | Timberman | 8721 |
| BUGLASS | Thomas | 1941 | 46 | Ellington | Ellington & Linton | Stoneman | 8722 |
| BUGGY | Thomas | 1918 | 25 | Rock Vera | Castlecomer | Collier | 8720 |
| BUGG | W.R. (injured) | 1928 | 18 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Assistant Collier | 8719 |
| BUG | Dennis | 1911 | 18 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 8718 | |
| BUFTON | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 15 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Assistant behind Tipplers | 8715 |
| BUFTON | John (injured) | 1933 | 39 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 8716 |
| BUFTON | Joseph | 1913 | 18 | Groesfaen | Deri | Collier Boy | 8717 |
| BUFFREY | James (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Tram Attendant | 8714 |
| BUFFIN | David John | 1947 | 54 | Brynteg | Seven Sisters | Haulier | 8713 |
| BUFFEY | Hector (injured) | 1942 | 42 | Holditch | Chesterton | Ripper | 8712 |
| BUFFERY | Walter P. (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | Examiner | 8711 |
| BUFFEN | James | 1903 | 30 | Saltwells, No.37 | Cradley | Night overman | 8710 |
| BUFAU | Reuben (injured) | 1931 | 69 | Unknown | Labourer | 8709 | |
| BUET | Robert Henry | 1937 | 49 | Rishton | Rishton | Siskol Operator | 8708 |
| BUDGE | William Henry | 1905 | 33 | Cramlington | Cramlington | Hewer | 8707 |
| BUDDLE | Edward | 1907 | 72 | Grassmoor, No.4 | Temple Normanton | Dataller | 8706 |
| BUDDING | J. (injured) | 1952 | 34 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Miner | 8705 |
| BUDD | Frederick | 1947 | 31 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 8704 |
| BUDD | Alfred (injured) | 1913 | 46 | Clyn-mil | Merthyr Tydfil | Repairer | 8703 |
| BUCKNELL | Richard | 1905 | 42 | Denaby Main | Denaby | Dataller | 8702 |