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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMHEAD | Robert John | 1914 | 41 | Williamthorpe | Temple Normanton | Stallman | 7853 |
| BROOMHEAD | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 60 | Sovereign, No.3 | Atherton | Dataller | 7854 |
| BROOMHALL | James | 1904 | 26 | Wombwell Main | Wombwell | 7849 | |
| BROOMFIELD | George | 1906 | 41 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Shifter | 7848 |
| BROOME | John (injured) | 1925 | 46 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Fireman | 7842 |
| BROOME | Joseph (injured) | 1918 | 48 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Collier | 7843 |
| BROOME | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 51 | Glebe | Fenton | Assistant Cutter | 7844 |
| BROOME | Samuel | 1901 | 58 | Amberswood | Hindley | Manager | 7845 |
| BROOME | William | 1904 | 20 | Ty Trist | Tredegar | Collier’s butty | 7846 |
| BROOME | William (inured) | 1937 | 57 | Glyncorrwg | Glyncorrwg | Haulier | 7847 |
| BROOM | David J. (injured) | 1912 | 35 | Fernhill, No.2 | Treherbert | Pitman | 7840 |
| BROOM | Evan (injured) | 1952 | 56 | Celynen, North | Newbridge | Dumper | 7841 |
| BROOKSBANK | Derek (Injured) | 1976 | 30 | Fen Drayton Quarry | Fitter | 7839 | |
| BROOKS or BROOKES | Joseph | 1913 | 17 | Pengam | Gilfach | Collier’s Assistant | 7838 |
| BROOKS | A. | 1943 | 54 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 7766 | |
| BROOKS | Abraham | 1903 | 48 | Stopes | Little Lever | Collier | 7767 |
| BROOKS | Albert | 1903 | 38 | Craig-yr-hesg Quarry | Pontypridd | Quarryman | 7768 |
| BROOKS | Albert (injured) | 1912 | 21 | South Wales | Cwmtillery | Hitcher | 7769 |
| BROOKS | Albert (injured) | 1928 | 48 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Collier | 7770 |
| BROOKS | Albert (injured) | 1954 | 64 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Rope Attendant | 7771 |
| BROOKS | Ambrose (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Pandy | Penygraig | Assistant Sawyer | 7772 |
| BROOKS | Amos | 1913 | 21 | New Watnall | Greasley | Loader | 7773 |
| BROOKS | Amos | 1913 | 21 | New Watnall | Greasley | Loader | 7774 |
| BROOKS | Andrew | 1908 | 27 | Norton Hill | Midsomer Norton | Collier | 7775 |
| BROOKS | Benjamin | 1904 | 43 | Clifton Hall, Trencherbone | Clifton | Collier | 7776 |