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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVAN | Morgan J. (injured) | 1936 | 51 | Wernos | Tycroes | Collier | 5110 |
| BEVAN | Owen J. (injured) | 1912 | 33 | Garngoch, No.2 | Gorseinon | Stoker | 5111 |
| BEVAN | Philip (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Lower Duffryn | Mountain Ash | Collier Repairer | 5112 |
| BEVAN | R. (injured) | 1951 | 30 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Collier | 5113 |
| BEVAN | R. (injured) | 1957 | 58 | Trelewis Drift | Trelewis | Transfer Point Attendant | 5114 |
| BEVAN | Rees (injured) | 1913 | 27 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Collier | 5115 |
| BEVAN | Rees (injured) | 1925 | 39 | Pantyffynnon | Pantyffynnon | Surface Labourer | 5116 |
| BEVAN | Rees (injured) | 1936 | 57 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Haulier | 5117 |
| BEVAN | Rhys Higgs (injured) | 1943 | 53 | Gwndywngwyn | Garnant | Fireman | 5118 |
| BEVAN | Richard (injured) | 1935 | 53 | Caerau | Caerau | Haulier | 5119 |
| BEURSKENS | Antoon Karel | 1955 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Miner | 5040 | |
| BEURSKENS | Marienus Lowikus | 1971 | Unknown | Longriggend | Fireclay Miner | 5041 | |
| BEUFOLD | James (injured) | 1914 | 13 | Douglas Bank | Wigan | Screener | 5039 |
| BETUST? | Suchted | 1933 | 32 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 5038 |
| BETTY | David (injured) | 1925 | 30 | Caerau | Caerau | Collier | 5036 |
| BETTY | H.T. (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Risca | Risca | Timberman | 5037 |
| BETTS | Herbert (injured) | 1924 | 21 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Waggoner | 5032 |
| BETTS | J.W. | 1957 | 55 | Sutton | Sutton in Ashfield | Ripper | 5033 |
| BETTS | William | 1912 | 43 | Bardon Hill Quarry | Coalville | Labourer | 5034 |
| BETTS | William (injured) | 1933 | 26 | Hafodyrynys | Hafodyrynys | Rider | 5035 |
| BETTRIDGE | Bertram | 1913 | 14 | Langwith | Mansfield | Driver | 5029 |
| BETTRIDGE | J. | 1913 | 31 | Maltby Main | Maltby | Stallman | 5030 |
| BETTRIDGE | John | 1913 | 31 | Maltby Main | Maltby | 5031 | |
| BETTNEY | John | 1906 | 17 | Roundwood | Rawmarsh | Rope boy | 5027 |
| BETTNEY | Joseph | 1913 | 41 | Rufford | Rainworth | Sinker | 5028 |