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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROAD | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 34 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier's Assistant | 7551 |
| BROAD | S. (injured) | 1946 | 31 | Llay Main | Llay | Repairer | 7552 |
| BROAD | Thomas Henry | 1934 | 22 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Day Hand | 7553 |
| BROAD | William (injured) | 1911 | 28 | Saron Level | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 7554 |
| BROAD | William (injured) | 1929 | 23 | Cwmneol | Cwmaman | Collier | 7555 |
| BRIZUCKS | A. (injured) | 1957 | 32 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Reparer | 7546 |
| BRITTON | Adrian (Injured) | 1987 | Chipping Sodbury Quarry | Chipping Sodbury | Member of public | 7535 | |
| BRITTON | Andrew | 1931 | 14 | Rimmon | Shotts | Screener | 7536 |
| BRITTON | Arthur (injured) | 1927 | 39 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 7537 |
| BRITTON | David | 1901 | 54 | Denton | Denton | Collier | 7538 |
| BRITTON | George | 1930 | 42 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 7539 |
| BRITTON | Hiram (injured) | 1935 | 49 | Bradford | Bradford | Ripper | 7540 |
| BRITTON | John | 1914 | 14 | Mossfield | Longton | Horse Driver | 7541 |
| BRITTON | John | 1927 | 17 | Chilton | Chilton | Driver | 7542 |
| BRITTON | John | 1948 | 51 | Northfield | Shotts | Coal Miner (Stripper) | 7543 |
| BRITTON | John William | 1940 | 46 | Sacriston | Sacriston | Miner | 7544 |
| BRITTON | Wright | 1935 | 57 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Onsetter | 7545 |
| BRITTIAN | John (injured) | 1932 | 36 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 7534 |
| BRITTEN | George | 1903 | 32 | Raglan | Heol-y-Cyw | Collier | 7532 |
| BRITTEN | Joseph | 1933 | 53 | Penrikyber, No.3 | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 7533 |
| BRITTAIN | J. | 1901 | 36 | Monk Bretton | Monk Bretton | Packer | 7530 |
| BRITTAIN | Walter | 1910 | 52 | Bond's Main | Temple Normanton | Stallman | 7531 |
| BRITT | George (injured) | 1929 | 31 | Westleigh, Heyfield Pit | Westleigh | Contractor’s Man | 7529 |
| BRITLAND | J. | 1901 | 26 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Contractor | 7528 |
| BRITISH | Edward (injured) | 1940 | 44 | Sandhole | Worsley | Brakesman | 7527 |