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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BODYCOMBE | Richard (injured) | 1944 | 22 | Glyn Merthyr | Resolven | Collier | 6001 |
| BODYCOMB | M.J. (injured) | 1913 | 43 | Copper Pit | Morriston | Fireman | 6000 |
| BODY | Christopher (Injured) | 1988 | 31 | Batts Combe Quarry | Cheddar | HGV driver | 5999 |
| BODLE | Benjamin | 1906 | 44 | Bond's Main | Temple Normanton | Header | 5998 |
| BODEN | Alfred | 1930 | 49 | Brownhills, Grove Pit | Brownhills | 5992 | |
| BODEN | James | 1908 | 32 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | 5993 | |
| BODEN | Matthew (injured) | 1936 | 40 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Stabber | 5994 |
| BODEN | Matthew (injured) | 1957 | 63 | Salterford | Cliviger | Ripper | 5995 |
| BODEN | Stanley | 1939 | 18 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Dirt Packer | 5996 |
| BODEN | William | 1908 | 32 | Silverwood | Thrybergh | Ripper | 5997 |
| BODDY | John | 1902 | 26 | Birley, East | Woodhouse | Blacksmith | 5991 |
| BODDINGTON | Derek (injured) | 1952 | 18 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Sawyer | 5990 |
| BOBYER | A.M. (injured) | 1930 | 40 | Bargoed Generation Station | Bargoed | Telpher Attendant | 5989 |
| BOBERYZK | J. (injured) | 1949 | 24 | Berry Hill Quarry | Berry Hill | Wagoner | 5988 |
| BOBBINGTON | William | 1928 | 57 | Alexandra Quarry | Moel Tryfan | Labourer | 5987 |
| BOBBETT | Alfred (injured) | 1925 | 42 | Aberbeeg | Aberbeeg | Collier | 5984 |
| BOBBETT | Arthur (injured) | 1948 | 48 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Examiner | 5985 |
| BOBBETT | T.S. (injured) | 1930 | 19 | Arrail Griffin, No.5 | Six Bells | Collier’s Helper | 5986 |
| BOAST | William B (injured) | 1933 | 16 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Drawer | 5983 |
| BOASE | George | 1914 | 35 | Monckton Main | Upper Hiendley | Collier | 5981 |
| BOASE | William | 1914 | 35 | Monckton Main | Royston | 5982 | |
| BOARDMORE | Arthur (injured) | 1936 | 46 | New Haden | Cheadle | Fireman | 5980 |
| BOARDMAN | Arthur (injured) | 1944 | 40 | Parsonage, No.2 | Leigh | Haulage Hand | 5947 |
| BOARDMAN | C.E. (injured) | 1923 | 23 | Eccleshill Quarry | Darwen | Labourer | 5948 |
| BOARDMAN | Edward | 1916 | 24 | Bank, No.4 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 5949 |