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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 33 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Filler | 6072 |
| BOLTON | Thomas (injured) | 1942 | 45 | Golborne | Golborne | Fireman | 6073 |
| BOLTON | Walter | 1901 | 29 | Crofthead | Fauldhouse | Brusher | 6074 |
| BOLTON | William | 1909 | 29 | Newbiggin | Newbiggin by the Sea | Sinker | 6075 |
| BOLTON | William | 1919 | 48 | Orrell, No.3 | Wigan | Dataller | 6076 |
| BOLTON | William (injured) | 1934 | 35 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Haulier | 6077 |
| BOLTON | William Thomas | 1918 | 31 | Smelt Pit | Brymbo | Miner | 6078 |
| BOLTER | G.S. (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 6044 |
| BOLT | Benjamin (injured) | 1911 | 30 | Eastern | Ton Pentre | Assistant Timberman | 6042 |
| BOLT | Joseph (injured) | 1938 | 41 | Florence | Longton | Collier | 6043 |
| BOLSWORTH | Thomas | 1908 | 21 | Ellesmere | Little Hulton | Dataller | 6041 |
| BOLSOVER | Joseph | 1903 | 35 | Birley, South | Woodhouse | Dataller | 6039 |
| BOLSOVER | Joseph | 1903 | 35 | Birley, West | Hollins End | 6040 | |
| BOLLAND | George | 1906 | 57 | Ireland | Staveley | Coke leader | 6037 |
| BOLLAND | John (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Hafod, No.2 | Trehafod | Mason | 6038 |
| BOLITHO | P.C. | 1930 | 46 | Fforchwen | Cwmaman | Winding Engineman | 6036 |
| BOLGER | Michael (injured) | 1917 | 36 | Jarrow, No.7 | Crettyard | Collier | 6035 |
| BOLE | William | 1922 | 68 | Greenfield | Hamilton | Bricklayer | 6034 |
| BOLDERSTONE | William | 1901 | 56 | Bridgewater | Worsley | Engineman | 6033 |
| BOLDERSON | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 46 | Moss, No.3 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Hooker On | 6032 |
| BOLDEN | Thomas | 1900 | 53 | Wednesbury Oak | Tipton | Pikeman | 6031 |
| BOLD | James (injured) | 1916 | 23 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Compressor Attendant | 6030 |
| BOLAS | J. | 1914 | 19 | Frickley | South Elmsall | Run-Rider | 6029 |
| BOLAND | Michael P. | 1906 | 36 | Framwellgate | Durham | Timberdrawer | 6026 |
| BOLAND | W. (injured) | 1958 | 64 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Assistant Repairer | 6027 |