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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEREZINSKI | J. (injured) | 1951 | 33 | Abercynon | Abercynon | Collier | 4826 |
| BERETT | George (injured) | 1948 | 22 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 4825 |
| BERESFORD | Albert Edward | 1902 | 24 | Warsop Main | Shirebrook | Loader | 4815 |
| BERESFORD | Arthur | 1914 | 14 | Ireland | Staveley | Driver | 4816 |
| BERESFORD | George | 1911 | 26 | Park House | Danesmoor | Coal Cutter | 4817 |
| BERESFORD | John | 1906 | 52 | Alma, No.3 | North Wingfield | Stallman | 4818 |
| BERESFORD | Joseph | 1915 | 60 | Low Hall, No.4 | Platt Bridge | Dataller | 4819 |
| BERESFORD | Oliver (injured) | 1939 | 32 | Acres Wood Quarry | Labourer | 4820 | |
| BERESFORD | Reginald (injured) | 1932 | 11 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Jigger | 4821 |
| BERESFORD | Stanley J. | 1950 | 32 | Chanters | Atherton | Dataller | 4822 |
| BERESFORD | Walter | 1905 | 15 | Markham | Duckmanton | Rope boy | 4823 |
| BERESFORD | William Henry | 1900 | 49 | Hartington | Staveley | Stallman | 4824 |
| BERCH | Joseph (injured) | 1920 | 20 | Orrell, No.5 | Wigan | Haulage | 4814 |
| BEOLO or BEGOLO | Alfred (injured) | 1952 | 27 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | Conveyor Mover | 4813 |
| BENYON | J. (injured) | 1957 | 25 | Bold | Earlstown | Service Haulage | 4798 |
| BENYON | James (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4799 | ||
| BENYON | James K. (injured) | 1931 | 16 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Assistant Collier | 4800 |
| BENYON | John | 1907 | 19 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Gang Rider | 4801 |
| BENYON | John (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4802 | ||
| BENYON | Joseph (injured) | 1926 | 27 | Strangeways Hall, Dukes Pit | Hindley | Browhand | 4803 |
| BENYON | Joseph (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4804 | ||
| BENYON | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4805 | ||
| BENYON | Joseph (injured) | 1932 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4806 | ||
| BENYON | Samuel (injured) | 1938 | 19 | Bold | Earlstown | Haulage Hand | 4807 |
| BENYON | Thomas | 1924 | 33 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Collier | 4808 |