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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBEY | Clifford J. (injured) | 1943 | 35 | International | Blaengarw | Assistant Repairer | 5249 |
| BIBEY | Thomas John (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Rider | 5250 |
| BIBEY | William (injured) | 1925 | 37 | South Wales, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Collier | 5251 |
| BIBBY | A. (Injured) | 1985 | 30 | Moresby & Keekle opencast | Moresby | Foreman | 5225 |
| BIBBY | Alfred (injured) | 1935 | 44 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Labourer | 5226 |
| BIBBY | Amos (injured) | 1949 | Newtown | Clifton | Shotfirer | 5227 | |
| BIBBY | Evan W. (injured) | 1927 | 15 | River Level | Abernant | Haulage Drawer | 5228 |
| BIBBY | Francis (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5229 | ||
| BIBBY | George (injured) | 1953 | 44 | Robin Hill | Standish | Cutterman | 5230 |
| BIBBY | Harry (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 5231 | ||
| BIBBY | Harry (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 5232 | ||
| BIBBY | J. | 1923 | 14 | Wheldale | Castleford | Shotfirer’s Boy | 5233 |
| BIBBY | J.B. | 1912 | Glynogwr Slant | Gilfach Goch | Collier | 5234 | |
| BIBBY | Jack (injured) | 1941 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 5235 |
| BIBBY | James (injured) | 1914 | 41 | Crawford, No.2 | Hindley | Collier | 5236 |
| BIBBY | James (injured) | 1949 | 36 | Newtown | Clifton | Shotfirer | 5237 |
| BIBBY | James (injured) | 1957 | 37 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Collier | 5238 |
| BIBBY | John (injured) | 1920 | 17 | Mountain (c) | Upholland | Haulage Hand | 5239 |
| BIBBY | John (injured) | 1932 | 51 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Miner | 5240 |
| BIBBY | Percy | 1910 | 23 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Loader | 5241 |
| BIBBY | Thomas (injured) | 1943 | 33 | Clock Face | St Helens | Contractor | 5242 |
| BIBBY | William | 1904 | 40 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Chargeman | 5243 |
| BIBBY | William | 1944 | 38 | Nook, No.3 | Tyldesley | Packer | 5244 |
| BIBBY | William (injured) | 1926 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 5245 | ||
| BIBBY | William (injured) | 1935 | 19 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 5246 |