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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLAND | William | 1937 | 56 | Southfield | Shotts | Shotfirer | 6028 |
| BOLAN | Patrick | 1904 | 49 | Lochgelly | Lochgelly | Sinker | 6023 |
| BOLAN | Patrick | 1909 | 37 | Glenburn | Skelmersdale | Dataller | 6024 |
| BOLAN | Philip | 1926 | Gartshore | Twechar | 6025 | ||
| BOLAM or BOLAN | Nathaniel (injured) | 1958 | 28 | Calder | Altham | Coalcutter | 6022 |
| BOLAM | C.E. | 1944 | 46 | Morrison, Busty | South Moor | Filler | 6018 |
| BOLAM | James MacIntosh | 1911 | 20 | South Medomsley | Dipton | Shifter | 6019 |
| BOLAM | John | 1907 | 56 | Houghton | Houghton le Spring | Hewer | 6020 |
| BOLAM | Thomas (injured) | 1956 | 45 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Deputy | 6021 |
| BOKEN | Brian (Injured) | 1982 | 25 | Parkside | Newton le Willows | Mechanic | 6017 |
| BOJKO | M. (Injured) | 1975 | 48 | Florence | Longton | Crutter | 6016 |
| BOIT | Edwin J. (injured) | 1932 | 36 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Assistant Repairer | 6015 |
| BOHILL | John | 1903 | 34 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Shifter | 6013 |
| BOHILL | John Downey | 1927 | New Delaval | Newsham | 6014 | ||
| BOHAM | James (injured) | 1916 | 37 | Lisduff Quarry | Errill | Labourer | 6012 |
| BOGUE | Robert McLeod | 1919 | Carberry | Whitecraig | 6010 | ||
| BOGUE | William Primrose | 1942 | 33 | Newcraighall | Newcraighall | Miner | 6011 |
| BOGGLE | Charles T. (injured) | 1948 | 61 | Werfa Dare | Abernant | Journeyman | 6009 |
| BOGGAN | George Smith | 1936 | 48 | Silksworth | Sunderland | Waggonway Man | 6008 |
| BOGDANOUIS | Valdenars | 1956 | 34 | Stafford | Fenton | Conveyer Mover | 6007 |
| BOGAN | Peter | 1901 | 26 | Woodifield | Crook | Hewer | 6006 |
| BOGACKI | G. (Injured) | 1984 | 21 | Lea Hall | Rugeley | Haulage worker | 6005 |
| BOFFEY | William (injured) | 1951 | 68 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Dataller | 6003 |
| BOFFEY | William (injured) | 1951 | 37 | Mains | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Fireman | 6004 |
| BODYCOTE | Frank | 1911 | 27 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote | Groom | 6002 |