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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYLE | Michael (injured) | 1915 | 50 | Goraghwood Quarry | Jerrettspass | Quarryman | 6768 |
| BOYLE | Michael (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 6769 | ||
| BOYLE | Patrick | 1933 | 23 | Riddochhill | Bathgate | Miner | 6770 |
| BOYLE | Peter | 1912 | 26 | Bardykes | Cambuslang | Brusher | 6771 |
| BOYLE | Robert (injured) | 1936 | 34 | Polmaise, Nos 1 & 2 Pits | Stirling | Fireman | 6772 |
| BOYLE | Thomas | 1917 | Usworth | Usworth | 6773 | ||
| BOYLE | Thomas | 1927 | Robroyston | Barmulloch | Machineman | 6774 | |
| BOYLE | William Hannah | 1964 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Machineman | 6775 | |
| BOYLAND | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 18 | Blaensychan | Abersychan | Collier | 6742 |
| BOYLAND | William | 1904 | 14 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Collier Boy | 6743 |
| BOYLAN | James (injured) | 1914 | 45 | Clifton Hall | Clifton | Collier | 6740 |
| BOYLAN | James (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 6741 | ||
| BOYES | Henry Gordon | 1943 | 23 | Newtongrange, Lingerwood Pit | Newtongrange | Miner | 6739 |
| BOYERS | Albert | 1913 | 51 | Lawns Delph | Upholland | Sinker | 6737 |
| BOYERS | James (injured) | 1932 | 38 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Machine Cleaner | 6738 |
| BOYER | Ben (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Loader | 6732 |
| BOYER | Caleb | 1912 | 21 | Bedwas | Bedwas | 6733 | |
| BOYER | Caleb (injured) | 1912 | 21 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Rider | 6734 |
| BOYER | Horace Scotney | 1913 | 30 | Fletton, No.4 Quarry | Fletton | Wheeler | 6735 |
| BOYER | William | 1910 | 55 | New Tredegar, No.3 | New Tredegar | Collier | 6736 |
| BOYDELL | Allen | 1921 | 31 | Bedford | Atherton | Drawer | 6729 |
| BOYDELL | Frederick (injured) | 1921 | 19 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Drawer | 6730 |
| BOYDELL | John (injured) | 1934 | 20 | Bedford | Atherton | Assistant Electrician | 6731 |
| BOYD | Alex (Injured) | 1917 | Swinhill, No.5 Pit | Larkhall | 6693 | ||
| BOYD | Alexander | 1901 | 44 | Braehead Quarry | Quarryman | 6694 |