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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK | Thomas | 1907 | 20 | Annesley | Annesley | Dataller | 8632 |
| BUCK | William | 1906 | 33 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Haulier | 8633 |
| BUCHANNAN | Thomas | 1904 | 24 | Greenhill (a) | Hareshaw | Miner | 8624 |
| BUCHANAN | Archibald | 1917 | 33 | Barblues | Plains | Miner | 8610 |
| BUCHANAN | Archibald | 1920 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | 8611 | ||
| BUCHANAN | David | 1934 | 34 | Lindsay | Kelty | Battery-Loco Driver | 8612 |
| BUCHANAN | David (injured) | 1956 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Hewer | 8613 | |
| BUCHANAN | James | 1905 | 39 | Closeburn Quarry | Closeburn | Quarryman | 8614 |
| BUCHANAN | James | 1951 | Carriden | Bo’ness | Overman | 8615 | |
| BUCHANAN | John | 1902 | 43 | Drum Fireclay | Bonnybridge | Miner | 8616 |
| BUCHANAN | John | 1922 | 28 | Govan, Nos 5 & 6 Pits | Govan | Drawer | 8617 |
| BUCHANAN | John | 1928 | Viewpark | Viewpark | 8618 | ||
| BUCHANAN | John | 1939 | 61 | Frances | Dysart | Brusher | 8619 |
| BUCHANAN | Robert (injured) | 1930 | Auchinraith | Blantyre | 8620 | ||
| BUCHANAN | Thomas | 1921 | Spindleside | Cleland | 8621 | ||
| BUCHANAN | William | 1922 | 20 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Brusher | 8622 |
| BUCHANAN | William Cairns | 1924 | Gunnie Mine | Airdrie | 8623 | ||
| BUCHAN | Andrew | 1936 | 62 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Brusher | 8604 |
| BUCHAN | Andrew | 1949 | 29 | Level 61, Bratts Colliery | Miner | 8605 | |
| BUCHAN | John | 1900 | 34 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 8606 |
| BUCHAN | John | 1900 | 34 | Hamilton Palace, No.1 Pit | Bothwell | Miner | 8607 |
| BUCHAN | Thomas Downie | 1942 | 38 | Guildie Howes Lime Works | Borthwick | Limestone Miner | 8608 |
| BUCHAN | William | 1936 | Bargeddie area | Bargeddie | 8609 | ||
| BUCHABIE | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 21 | Western | Nantymoel | Packer | 8603 |
| BRYSON | Adam | 1924 | Law, No.6 Pit | Carluke | 8595 |