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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOVELL | David | 1939 | Thankerton, No.6 Pit | Holytown | Bogey-runner | 6401 | |
| BOUTLER | D.D. (injured) | 1949 | 33 | Penallta | Hengoed | Collier | 6400 |
| BOUSFIELD | David | 1913 | 20 | Brandon | Brandon & Byshottles | Labourer | 6399 |
| BOUSER | Frank (injured) | 1917 | 13 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | Washery Boy | 6398 |
| BOUSALL | William | 1901 | 59 | South Wingfield | Oakerthorpe | Dataller | 6397 |
| BOUSA | Thomas | 1908 | 36 | Charity | Collycroft | Onsetter | 6396 |
| BOURTON | George (injured) | 1925 | 36 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Haulier | 6395 |
| BOURNE | Alfred (injured) | 1955 | 53 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Packer | 6385 |
| BOURNE | Daniel | 1931 | 23 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 6386 |
| BOURNE | F. William (injured) | 1930 | 39 | Nantgrenig | Glanaman | Labourer | 6387 |
| BOURNE | Harold | 1923 | 35 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Haulage Hand | 6388 |
| BOURNE | Herbert | 1942 | 46 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 6389 |
| BOURNE | Leonard (injured) | 1931 | 24 | Hesketh Bank Quarry | Labourer | 6390 | |
| BOURNE | Raymond Clinton | 1923 | 18 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Haulage Hand | 6391 |
| BOURNE | Stephen (injured) | 1939 | 38 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Banksman | 6392 |
| BOURNE | William (injured) | 1947 | 67 | Llanbradach, No.2 | Llanbradach | Fireman | 6393 |
| BOURNE | William Henry | 1931 | 21 | Birchenwood | Kidsgrove | Taker Off | 6394 |
| BOURKE | George Oakley (Injured) | 1976 | 51 | West Goulds Mine | Clay miner | 6384 | |
| BOURHILL | George | 1909 | 17 | Wallyford | Mussleburgh | Winchman | 6383 |
| BOUNDS | B.R. | 1904 | 39 | Lower Deep | Blaina | Collier | 6377 |
| BOUNDS | John (injured) | 1932 | 69 | Waun Llwyd, No.2 | Waun-Llwyd | Overman | 6378 |
| BOUNDS | Stephen | 1906 | 23 | Cwm (a) | Merthyr Tydfil | Rope changer | 6379 |
| BOUNDS | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Winding Engineman | 6380 | |
| BOUNDS | Timothy | 1902 | 54 | Whitwick | Coalville | Platelayer | 6381 |
| BOUNDS | W. (injured) | 1957 | 53 | Nantgarw | Nantgarw | Collier | 6382 |