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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL | C.J. (injured) | 1950 | 25 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Collier | 5300 |
| BILL | C.J. (injured) | 1957 | 32 | Cwm (b) | Llantwit Fardre | Deputy | 5301 |
| BILETT | Frederick (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Lady Lewis | Porth | Assistant Repairer | 5299 |
| BILES | Thomas (injured) | 1913 | 22 | Ferndale, No.1 | Ferndale | Collier | 5298 |
| BILBY | Samuel (injured) | 1918 | 35 | Alexandra | Whelley | Contractor's Man | 5297 |
| BILBROUGH | Arnold | 1915 | 28 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | 5296 | |
| BIGRIGG | Alan (Injured) | 1983 | 47 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Development worker | 5294 |
| BIGRIGG | Jonathan (injured) | 1956 | Beckermet Mine | Beckermet | Haulage Hand | 5295 | |
| BIGHT | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 32 | Garn Slope | Blaenavon | Collier | 5293 |
| BIGHAM | H.B. (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Arrail Griffin | Six Bells | Collier’s Helper | 5292 |
| BIGGS | L. (injured) | 1948 | 43 | Pentremawr | Pontyberem | Prop Withdrawer | 5289 |
| BIGGS | Oswald (injured) | 1950 | 53 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Collier | 5290 |
| BIGGS | William (injured) | 1911 | 34 | Ty Trist, No.2 | Tredegar | Collier | 5291 |
| BIGGINS | Edward (Injured) | 1938 | Burghlee | Loanhead | Pit sinker | 5288 | |
| BIGGIN | William | 1933 | 19 | Kiveton Park | Kiveton Park | 5287 | |
| BIGGART | Robert | 1940 | West Mains (aka Baads) | West Calder | Miner | 5285 | |
| BIGGART | Robert | 1940 | Woolfords | Tarbrax | Miner | 5286 | |
| BIGGARS | S. | 1946 | 34 | Sandy Road | Todmorden | Miner | 5284 |
| BIDDULPH | Frederick (injured) | 1936 | 28 | Berry Hill | Berry Hill | Loader | 5280 |
| BIDDULPH | George (injured) | 1942 | 45 | Shelton, Deep No.2 | Hanley | Ripper | 5281 |
| BIDDULPH | George Thomas (injured) | 1938 | 40 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Collier | 5282 |
| BIDDULPH | J. | 1964 | 45 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | 5283 | |
| BIDDOE | George (injured) | 1934 | 59 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Repairer | 5279 |
| BIDDOCH | D. (injured) | 1958 | 40 | Marine | Cwm | Collier | 5278 |
| BIDDLE | Albert | 1929 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Railway Guard | 5272 |