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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOARDMAN | G. | 1953 | Boothstown | Boothstown | 5950 | ||
| BOARDMAN | George | 1910 | 23 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Conveyor Attendant | 5951 |
| BOARDMAN | George (injured) | 1914 | 16 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 5952 |
| BOARDMAN | Henry | 1905 | 21 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 5953 |
| BOARDMAN | J. (Injured) | 1986 | 52 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Chargehand fitter | 5954 |
| BOARDMAN | James (injured) | 1926 | 22 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage | 5955 |
| BOARDMAN | James M. | 1990 | 48 | Tower-Mardy | Hirwaun | Journey Attendant | 5956 |
| BOARDMAN | John | 1910 | 33 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 5957 |
| BOARDMAN | John | 1925 | 33 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Drawer | 5958 |
| BOARDMAN | Joseph (injured) | 1914 | 52 | Chamber, No.1 | Oldham | Shotlighter | 5959 |
| BOARDMAN | Richard (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Haulage Hand | 5960 |
| BOARDMAN | Richard (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5961 | ||
| BOARDMAN | Richard (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5962 | ||
| BOARDMAN | Robert | 1900 | 44 | Haydock, Princess Pit | Haydock Green | Contractor | 5963 |
| BOARDMAN | Ronald (injured) | 1953 | 19 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 5964 |
| BOARDMAN | S. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5965 | ||
| BOARDMAN | S.G. (injured) | 1955 | 29 | Bargoed | Bargoed | Assistant Repairer | 5966 |
| BOARDMAN | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5967 | ||
| BOARDMAN | Samuel (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5968 | ||
| BOARDMAN | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5969 | ||
| BOARDMAN | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5970 | ||
| BOARDMAN | T.T. (Injured) | 1982 | 21 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | haualge worker | 5971 |
| BOARDMAN | Thomas | 1946 | 48 | Bradford | Bradford | Surface Labourer | 5972 |
| BOARDMAN | Thomas (injured) | 1945 | 30 | Nook, No.4 | Tyldesley | Dayhand | 5973 |
| BOARDMAN | W. (injured) | 1914 | 34 | Lostock Lane | Westhoughton | Coal Cutter | 5974 |