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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH | Richard Ernest | 1941 | 27 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Haulage Hand | 7884 |
| BROUGH | Robert | 1950 | 36 | Creswell | Creswell | Cutterman | 7885 |
| BROUGH | Samuel (injured) | 1942 | 38 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Coalcutter Attendant | 7886 |
| BROUGH | William | 1900 | 17 | Cannock, Old Coppice | Cheslyn Hay | Driver | 7887 |
| BROUGH | William | 1901 | 31 | Tibshelf, No.1 | Tibshelf | Stallman | 7888 |
| BROUGH | William (injured) | 1928 | Bold | Earlstown | 7889 | ||
| BROTTIN | Frederick William | 1945 | 24 | Merthyr Vale, No.2 | Merthyr Vale | Assistant Collier | 7870 |
| BROTHWELL | Dennis (Injured) | 1973 | 44 | Markham No.2 | Duckmanton | Development worker | 7869 |
| BROTHERTON | John (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 7865 | ||
| BROTHERTON | John (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 7866 | ||
| BROTHERTON | R. | 1915 | 67 | Ashington | Ashington | Labourer | 7867 |
| BROTHERTON | William (injured) | 1918 | 27 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 7868 |
| BROTHERSTONE | Charles | 1950 | 33 | Newbattle Disposal Centre | Newtongrange | Colliery Shunter | 7863 |
| BROTHERSTONE | Henry | 1903 | 32 | Arniston | Gorebridge | Labourer | 7864 |
| BROTHERSON | George | 1940 | 52 | Pegswood | Pegswood | Filler | 7862 |
| BROTHERHOOD | Samuel | 1910 | 33 | Langton | Alfreton | Stallman | 7861 |
| BROSTER | Herbert (injured) | 1921 | 35 | Norfolk Street Quarry | Labourer | 7860 | |
| BROSCOE | Adam | 1921 | 29 | Bower | Hollinwood | Collier | 7859 |
| BROPHY | John | 1940 | 32 | Easton | Bathgate | Miner | 7857 |
| BROPHY | William | 1909 | 14 | West Stanley | Stanley | 7858 | |
| BROONHALL | James | 1904 | 26 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | Assistant shunter | 7856 |
| BROOMHILL | George William | 1910 | 18 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Gripper | 7855 |
| BROOMHEAD | John (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Fireman | 7850 |
| BROOMHEAD | Percy (injured) | 1924 | 33 | Moor Road | Chorley | Drawer | 7851 |
| BROOMHEAD | Pierce (injured) | 1945 | 42 | Garswood Hall, No.7 Pit | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Underground Manager | 7852 |