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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORELAND | James | 1900 | 20 | Roanhead | Dalton in Furness | Miner | 6276 |
| BORDON | Idris (injured) | 1941 | 35 | Clydach Merthyr | Clydach | Collier | 6275 |
| BORAVIC | Bousar | 1951 | 33 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Stower | 6274 |
| BOOTSCAVAGE | Frank | 1912 | 24 | East Parkhead, No.2 | Bellshill | Miner | 6273 |
| BOOTON | James | 1914 | 47 | Union Quarry | Quarry worker | 6272 | |
| BOOTLE | H. (injured) | 1948 | 59 | Oldcott Quarry | Conveyor Attendant | 6271 | |
| BOOTIMAN | Lionel | 1906 | 50 | Edlingham Quarry | Edlingham | Foreman | 6270 |
| BOOTHROYD | Hartley | 1900 | 39 | Three Nuns | Hartshead | 6269 | |
| BOOTHMAN | John (injured) | 1953 | 31 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Ripper | 6267 |
| BOOTHMAN | Thomas Rees | 1914 | 39 | Nine Mile Point | Wattsville | Colliery Smith | 6268 |
| BOOTHBY | Frederick | 1911 | 17 | West Cannock | Hednesford | Horse Driver | 6264 |
| BOOTHBY | George | 1908 | 19 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Driver | 6265 |
| BOOTHBY | George H. | 1908 | 23 | Littleton | Huntington | Stallman | 6266 |
| BOOTHAM | Colin (injured) | 1931 | 22 | Rose Bridge | Ince-in-Makerfield | Waydrawer | 6262 |
| BOOTHAM | Thomas (injured) | 1914 | 17 | Britannia Quarry | Bacup | Quarrier | 6263 |
| BOOTH | Alexander Joseph | 1912 | 56 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Collier | 6204 |
| BOOTH | Alexander Joseph | 1912 | 56 | Orgreave | Handsworth | 6205 | |
| BOOTH | Alfred (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 6206 |
| BOOTH | Alfred (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Ladyshore | Little Lever | Collier | 6207 |
| BOOTH | Amos (injured) | 1932 | 53 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Fireman | 6208 |
| BOOTH | Arthur (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Haulage Hand | 6209 |
| BOOTH | Arthur (injured) | 1916 | 16 | Pendleton | Pendleton | Waggoner | 6210 |
| BOOTH | Arthur (injured) | 1926 | 21 | Lingard Lane | Bredbury | Dayman | 6211 |
| BOOTH | Arthur (injured) | 1940 | 17 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Haulage Hand | 6212 |
| BOOTH | C. | 1923 | 19 | Wheldale | Castleford | Filler | 6213 |