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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRATFORD | A. | 1925 | 21 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | 7101 | |
| BRATCHELL | William (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 7100 |
| BRASSINGTON | Christopher | 1907 | 56 | Whitwood, Haigh Moor Pit | Whitwood | Collier | 7095 |
| BRASSINGTON | Samuel (injured) | 1924 | 49 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Collier | 7096 |
| BRASSINGTON | T. (Injured) | 1986 | 26 | Florence | Longton | Transfer Point Attendant | 7097 |
| BRASSINGTON | William | 1900 | 21 | Adderley Green, Nos 8 & 9 Pits | Longton | Taker off | 7098 |
| BRASSINGTON | William | 1914 | 42 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 7099 |
| BRASH | Frederick (injured) | 1950 | 42 | Penallta | Hengoed | Packer | 7093 |
| BRASH | John | 1902 | 37 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Miner | 7094 |
| BRASELL | John | 1909 | 37 | New Brancepeth | New Brancepeth | Shaftman | 7092 |
| BRANWELL | Peter | 1919 | 58 | Levant | Pendeen | 7089 | |
| BRANWELL | Sydney (Injured) | 1919 | 20 | Levant | Pendeen | 7090 | |
| BRANWELL | Thomas | 1919 | 60 | Levant | Pendeen | 7091 | |
| BRANT | Robert | 1935 | 53 | North Gawber, Lidgett Pit | Gawber | Collier | 7088 |
| BRANSTON | Joseph | 1910 | 27 | Auchengeich | Chryston | Miner | 7087 |
| BRANNON | Arthur (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 7081 | ||
| BRANNON | George | 1910 | 49 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 7082 |
| BRANNON | John | 1910 | 22 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 7083 |
| BRANNON | Joseph | 1947 | 45 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Cutter | 7084 |
| BRANNON | Thomas | 1910 | 25 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 7085 |
| BRANNON | Thomas | 1947 | 57 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Chocker | 7086 |
| BRANNIGAN | Arthur | 1922 | 20 | Hartford, Scott Pit | East Hartford | Engineman | 7078 |
| BRANNIGAN | Daniel (injured) | 1928 | 27 | Reedley | Reedley | Drawer | 7079 |
| BRANNIGAN | James Patrick | 1943 | 34 | Larkhall area | Coal Cutting Machineman | 7080 | |
| BRANNEN | Joseph | 1910 | 41 | Durham Main | Durham | Hewer | 7077 |