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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOTE | William (injured) | 1920 | 42 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 6201 |
| BOOTE | William (injured) | 1948 | 40 | Cleworth Hall | Tyldesley | Conveyor Attendant | 6202 |
| BOOSOMS | S. | 1958 | 36 | Wheatsheaf | Pendlebury | Cutterman | 6199 |
| BOOSEY | Albert (injured) | 1929 | 17 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage Hand | 6198 |
| BOORE | Edward (injured) | 1911 | 24 | New Bryncethin | Bryncethin | Labourer | 6197 |
| BOOR | Bertram | 1949 | 34 | Kingshill, No.2 Pit | Allanton | Miner | 6196 |
| BOONY | John (injured) | 1913 | 29 | Pen-yr-orsedd Quarry | Nantlle | Rubbisher | 6195 |
| BOONE | Harry (Injured) | 1977 | 45 | Bold | Earlstown | Development worker | 6194 |
| BOON | A.B. (Injured) | 1987 | 29 | Florence | Longton | Ripper | 6186 |
| BOON | Arthur (injured) | 1937 | 47 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Packer | 6187 |
| BOON | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 24 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Loader | 6188 |
| BOON | Edward | 1932 | 27 | Cowpen | Blyth | Shifter | 6189 |
| BOON | R.S. | 1944 | 41 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | 6190 | |
| BOON | Robin E.M. (Injured) | 1989 | 36 | Geevor | Pendeen | Sawyer | 6191 |
| BOON | S. (Injured) | 1976 | 56 | Golborne | Golborne | General worker | 6192 |
| BOON | Trevor (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Coedely | Coedely | Collier | 6193 |
| BOOLEY? | Ivor Edward | 1934 | 32 | Llanerch Slant | Abersychan | 6185 | |
| BOOKS | P. (injured) | 1957 | 21 | Mardy | Maerdy | Assistant Electrician | 6184 |
| BOOKMAN | William (injured) | 1929 | 50 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 6183 |
| BOOKER | Edward | 1910 | 59 | Holly Bank, Sneyd | Essington | Stallman | 6178 |
| BOOKER | James | 1904 | 44 | New Riber | Brampton | Loader | 6179 |
| BOOKER | John | 1928 | 21 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Tunneller | 6180 |
| BOOKER | William (injured) | 1921 | 23 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Carpenter | 6181 |
| BOOKER | William Henry | 1908 | 17 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Trammer | 6182 |
| BOOKEN | R.A. (injured) | 1956 | 19 | Oakdale | Oakdale | Engine driver | 6177 |