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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTOCK | Thomas (injured) | 1919 | 32 | Lea Green, Queen Pit | St Helens | Dataller | 6305 |
| BOSSONS | Reginald (injured) | 1936 | 33 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Loader | 6300 |
| BOSSON | Reginald (injured) | 1939 | 32 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Ropeman | 6298 |
| BOSSON | T. | 1925 | 17 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 6299 | |
| BOSSOMS | A. | 1936 | 56 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 6297 | |
| BOSSOM | B. (injured) | 1957 | 16 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Trainee | 6296 |
| BOSSDEN | William P. (injured) | 1927 | 21 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Haulier | 6295 |
| BOSSAUS | A. | 1936 | 57 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 6294 |
| BOSLEY | Albert (injured) | 1933 | 27 | River Level | Aberdare | 6290 | |
| BOSLEY | Ivor E. (injured) | 1950 | 47 | Blaenduar Slope, No.2 | Blaenavon | Engine Driver | 6291 |
| BOSLEY | William | 1912 | 41 | Deep Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier | 6292 |
| BOSLEY | William (injured) | 1930 | 50 | Pochin, No.1 | Hollybush | Haulier | 6293 |
| BOSIER? | Frank (injured) | 1947 | 26 | Old Mills | Midsomer Norton | Getter | 6289 |
| BOSANKO | Thomas Henry | 1913 | 35 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Carpenter | 6288 |
| BORWN | Thomas H. (injured) | 1927 | 49 | Gellyceidrim | Garnant | Collier | 6287 |
| BORWICK | Patrick | 1912 | 17 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Screen Labourer | 6286 |
| BORTHWICK | Thomas | 1913 | 21 | Ashington | Ashington | Coal Filler | 6285 |
| BORROWS | H. | 1917 | 34 | Silverdale [Kents Lane] | 6284 | ||
| BORROWFORD | James (injured) | 1937 | 57 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 6283 |
| BORROWDALE | George (injured) | 1954 | Shap Beck Quarry | Shap | General Fitter | 6282 | |
| BORRINETTI | Frank | 1913 | 19 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 6281 | |
| BORODEN | Allen (injured) | 1930 | 52 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Collier | 6280 |
| BORLAND | Robert | 1909 | 20 | Arniston | Gorebridge | Brusher | 6279 |
| BORKOWSKI | John | 1967 | Bogside Mine | Balgownie Mains | Pithead Worker | 6278 | |
| BORGESSON | Johan | 1905 | 21 | Naval Harbour Works Quarry | Portland | Diver’s Pumper | 6277 |