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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYD | Robert (injured) | 1952 | 61 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Hand | 6720 |
| BOYD | Robert (Injured) | 1979 | 50 | Cronton | Whiston | Faceworker | 6721 |
| BOYD | S. | 1943 | 68 | Greenside | Greenside | Stoneman | 6722 |
| BOYD | Stephen | 1941 | 54 | Shilbottle | Shilbottle | 6723 | |
| BOYD | Thomas | 1929 | 49 | Plean, No.4 Pit | Bannockburn | Drawer | 6724 |
| BOYD | Thomas William | 1912 | 14 | North Seaton | North Seaton | Token Lad | 6725 |
| BOYD | William | 1914 | 19 | Prestongrange | Prestonpans | Pony Driver on surface | 6726 |
| BOYD | William | 1922 | 31 | Bothwell Park | Bothwell | Miner | 6727 |
| BOYD | William | 1930 | 14 | Lindsay | Kelty | Pit Bottom Hand | 6728 |
| BOYCOTT | Henry | 1934 | 38 | Gresford | Wrexham | Packer | 6691 |
| BOYCOTT | Joseph | 1912 | 67 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Dataller | 6692 |
| BOYCE | A. | 1901 | 28 | Don Pedro | Loscoe | Sinker | 6682 |
| BOYCE | Henry | 1903 | 40 | Waterlip Quarry | Cranmore | Quarrier | 6683 |
| BOYCE | Hugh | 1918 | Giffnock | Thornliebank | 6684 | ||
| BOYCE | J. (injured) | 1955 | 32 | Naval | Penygraig | Assistant Repairer | 6685 |
| BOYCE | Joseph | 1924 | 56 | Gateside, No.2 Pit | Cambuslang | Miner | 6686 |
| BOYCE | Leonard | 1943 | 30 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Collier | 6687 |
| BOYCE | Thomas | 1900 | 13 | Bogleshole, No.4 Pit | Tollcross | Stone Picker | 6688 |
| BOYCE | Thomas | 1919 | 52 | West Mains (aka Baads) | West Calder | Miner | 6689 |
| BOYCE | William | 1902 | 52 | Meadowfield | Longriggend | Engineman | 6690 |
| BOX | Abraham | 1901 | 38 | Great Fenton | Fenton | Shunter | 6672 |
| BOX | Donald | 1978 | 39 | Bentley | Bentley | Ripper | 6673 |
| BOX | Edward | 1900 | 33 | Celynen | Abercarn | Collier | 6674 |
| BOX | Frederick (Injured) | 1977 | 34 | West Cannock | Hednesford | Loco driver | 6675 |
| BOX | J. | 1922 | 50 | Glebe | Fenton | 6676 |