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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLINSTON | William (injured) | 1936 | 63 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 5853 |
| BLINKHORN | James (injured) | 1943 | 23 | Montcliffe | Horwich | Collier | 5848 |
| BLINKHORN | Leonard (injured) | 1918 | 18 | Outwood | Outwood | Taker off | 5849 |
| BLINKHORN | Leonard (injured) | 1942 | 42 | Brackley | Walkden | Ripper | 5850 |
| BLINCKHORN | Richard | 1919 | 14 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Haulage | 5847 |
| BLIGHT | William H. (injured) | 1932 | 16 | International | Blaengarw | Collier's Assistant | 5846 |
| BLICK | David William | 1905 | 54 | Ball's Green Quarry | Ball’s Green | Miner | 5845 |
| BLEZARD | Thomas | 1904 | 19 | Habergham | Habergham | Drawer | 5844 |
| BLEWITT | Charles | 1909 | 39 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 5840 |
| BLEWITT | G. (injured) | 1928 | 54 | Bargoed Steam | Bargoed | Timberman | 5841 |
| BLEWITT | Patrick Savage | 1930 | 27 | Backworth, Eccles Pit | Backworth | Filler | 5842 |
| BLEWITT | Thomas George | 1938 | 52 | Lightmoor | Cinderford | 5843 | |
| BLEVINS | Matthew | 1951 | 27 | Easington | Easington Colliery | Filler | 5839 |
| BLERAS | Herbert (injured) | 1949 | 46 | Gibfield | Atherton | Collier | 5838 |
| BLENKINSOPP | George Richard | 1910 | 36 | Seghill | Seghill | Hewer | 5833 |
| BLENKINSOPP | J.D. | 1904 | 21 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Rolleywayman | 5834 |
| BLENKINSOPP | J.W. | 1931 | 34 | Leasingthorne | Coundon | Deputy | 5835 |
| BLENKINSOPP | Robert | 1900 | 62 | North Bitchburn | Howden le Wear | Hewer | 5836 |
| BLENKINSOPP | Thomas | 1914 | 37 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Rolleywayman | 5837 |
| BLENKIN | J. | 1929 | 59 | Fishburn | Fishburn | Stoneman | 5831 |
| BLENKIN | John (injured) | 1940 | 53 | Horton Brickworks Quarry | Wagoner | 5832 | |
| BLENKEY | John | 1914 | 62 | Carlin How | Loftus | Timberer | 5830 |
| BLENCH | Ralph | 1900 | 22 | Dunston | Dunston | Hewer | 5829 |
| BLEE | William Henry (injured) | 1934 | 26 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Collier | 5828 |
| BLEDGE | Alexander | 1908 | 32 | Fergushill, No.28 Pit | Kilwinning | Bencher | 5827 |