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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOR | John (injured) | 1937 | 38 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor’s Man | 5878 |
| BLOOR | Percy (injured) | 1937 | 49 | Holditch | Chesterton | Fireman | 5879 |
| BLOOR | Sydney (injured) | 1932 | 25 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Loader | 5880 |
| BLOOR | T. | 1901 | 45 | Woodburn | 5881 | ||
| BLOOR | Thomas | 1901 | 45 | Leycett, Harrison & Woodburn | Leycett | Collier | 5882 |
| BLOOR | V. | 1921 | Stafford, Kemball Pit | Fenton | 5883 | ||
| BLOOR | William (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5884 | ||
| BLOOMFIELD | Harry | 1914 | 49 | Stowlangtoft Quarry | Stowlangtoft | Labourer | 5866 |
| BLOOMFIELD | John | 1907 | 54 | Ashington | Ashington | Hewer | 5867 |
| BLOOMFIELD | Joseph (injured) | 1937 | 42 | Gin | Tyldesley | Day Hand | 5868 |
| BLOOMFIELD | William | 1914 | 33 | Standard | Ynyshir | Ropeman | 5869 |
| BLOODWORTH | Albert | 1952 | 31 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Engineman | 5865 |
| BLOOD | A (injured) | 1953 | 38 | Colclough Lane Quarry | Stoke-on-Trent | Lorry Driver | 5858 |
| BLOOD | A. | 1915 | 28 | Florence | Longton | 5859 | |
| BLOOD | Albert | 1935 | 34 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stoneman | 5860 |
| BLOOD | Albert (injured) | 1931 | 47 | Newfield Quarry | Clay Getter | 5861 | |
| BLOOD | George | 1911 | 73 | Mow Cop Quarry | Mow Cop | Quarryman | 5862 |
| BLOOD | George | 1912 | 33 | Upper Hartshay | Ripley | Stallman | 5863 |
| BLOOD | George (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Wolstanton | Wolstanton | Cleaner Out | 5864 |
| BLOCKWELL | Blodwyn (injured) | 1926 | 21 | Laurels | Mold | Filler | 5857 |
| BLOCKWACK | K. (injured) | 1949 | 22 | Llanbradach, No.1 | Llanbradach | Water Infuser | 5856 |
| BLOCK | James Toor Benton (injured) | 1913 | 28 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Quarryman | 5855 |
| BLLST | T.R.L. (injured) | 1956 | 39 | Western | Nantymoel | Maintenance Man | 5854 |
| BLINSTON | S. | 1959 | 31 | Golborne | Golborne | Panzer extender | 5851 |
| BLINSTON | S. (injured) | 1959 | Golborne | Golborne | 5852 |