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 | Walter | 1910 | 28 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 5975 |
| BOARDMAN | William | 1903 | 41 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Fireman | 5976 |
| BOARDMAN | William (injured) | 1914 | 39 | Hindley Green | Hindley Green | Pitman | 5977 |
| BOARDMAN | William (injured) | 1928 | 42 | Holland, No.6 | Upholland | Drawer | 5978 |
| BOARDMAN | William (injured) | 1937 | 39 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 5979 |
| BOARD | Ellis (injured) | 1928 | 39 | Bedwas Navigation | Trethomas | Trammer | 5945 |
| BOARD | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 29 | Elliot, West Pit | New Tredegar | Rider | 5946 |
| BOAL | William | 1928 | Cornsilloch | Dalserf | 5944 | ||
| BOAKES | Samuel | 1900 | 26 | Conduit | Brownhills | Jigger | 5943 |
| BOAG | James | 1954 | Roscobie Mine | Dunfermline | Limestone Miner | 5942 | |
| BOADLY | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Altham, Whinney Hill | Clayton-le-Moors | Dataller | 5941 |
| BOADLE | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Bradford, Deep Pit | Bradford | Haulage Hand | 5940 |
| BOAD | G. | 1943 | 60 | Dawdon | Seaham Harbour | Deputy Overman | 5939 |
| BOA | Walter | 1911 | 18 | Dalmeny | Dalmeny | Assistant Chain Runner | 5938 |
| BLYTHYN | Samuel (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Collier | 5937 |
| BLYTHUIR | Joseph (injured) | 1917 | 33 | Gresford | Wrexham | Collier | 5936 |
| BLYTHMAN | Joseph | 1913 | 17 | Harton | South Shields | Apprentice Blacksmith | 5935 |
| BLYTHING | James | 1940 | 17 | Bersham | Rhostyllen | Spillage Cleaner | 5934 |
| BLYTHIN | John (injured) | 1928 | 70 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 5933 |
| BLYTHEN | Charles (injured) | 1951 | 41 | Parrey Farm Quarry | Conveyor Attendant | 5931 | |
| BLYTHEN | G. (injured) | 1951 | Pant Farm Quarry | Conveyor Attendant | 5932 | ||
| BLYTHE | Joe | 1943 | 57 | Bowburn | Cassop cum Quarrington | Shifter | 5929 |
| BLYTHE | William (injured) | 1947 | 60 | Llanharry Mine | Llantrisant | Underground Labourer | 5930 |
| BLYTHAM | William (injured) | 1919 | 45 | Point of Ayr | Ffynnongroyw | Collier | 5928 |
| BLYTH or BLYTON | George | 1913 | 51 | Ryhope | Sunderland | Bank Labourer | 5927 |