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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCH | William Thomas | 1923 | 53 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Collier | 5385 |
| BIRCH | Arthur | 1929 | 20 | Viewpark | Viewpark | 5365 | |
| BIRCH | Arthur | 1929 | Viewpark | Viewpark | 5366 | ||
| BIRCH | E.L. (injured) | 1925 | 24 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier | 5367 |
| BIRCH | Henry | 1907 | 37 | Dulais | Onllwyn | 5368 | |
| BIRCH | J. (injured) | 1948 | 57 | Lane Head Quarry | Rock Getter | 5369 | |
| BIRCH | James (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5370 | ||
| BIRCH | James (injured) | 1928 | 41 | Chanters | Atherton | Engine Minder | 5371 |
| BIRCH | James (injured) | 1936 | 56 | Holland, No.9 | Upholland | Ripper | 5372 |
| BIRCH | James (injured) | 1946 | 42 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Conveyor Mover | 5373 |
| BIRCH | John (injured) | 1918 | 15 | Rainford | Rainford | Haulage Hand | 5374 |
| BIRCH | John (injured) | 1927 | Sherdley | St Helens | 5375 | ||
| BIRBECK | Christopher | 1913 | 20 | Holmside, Edward Pit | Craghead | Putter | 5362 |
| BIRBECK | R. | 1939 | 24 | Horden | Horden | Cutter | 5363 |
| BIRBECK | Stanley | 1928 | 18 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | 5364 | |
| BINYAN | Robert | 1935 | Backworth | Backworth | Rope Lad | 5361 | |
| BINT | James (injured) | 1924 | 34 | Chequerbent | Over Hulton | Dataller | 5360 |
| BINSTON | Emrys G. (injured) | 1934 | 10 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Conveyor Attendant | 5358 |
| BINSTON | Francis (injured) | 1932 | 42 | McLaren, No.3 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier | 5359 |
| BINSLEY | Isiah | 1914 | 43 | Grange | St George's | Horse Driver | 5357 |
| BINNS | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | 66 | St John's | Maesteg | Haulier | 5356 |
| BINNIE | James | 1918 | Hopetoun, No.2 Balbardie Pit | Bathgate | Miner | 5353 | |
| BINNIE | James | 1966 | Easton | Bathgate | Engineer | 5354 | |
| BINNIE | Peter | 1915 | Hopetoun, No.35 (Threemiletown) Pit | Winchburgh | Drawer | 5355 | |
| BINKS | Alfred | 1912 | 27 | Roundwood | Rawmarsh | Trammer | 5349 |