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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENYON | Thomas (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4809 | ||
| BENYON | Thomas (injured) | 1926 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4810 | ||
| BENYON | Thomas Philip | 1907 | 25 | Killan | Dunvant | Trammer | 4811 |
| BENYON | William (injured) | 1927 | 23 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Drawer | 4812 |
| BENYNON | David (injured) | 1928 | 28 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier | 4790 |
| BENYNON | Idris (injured) | 1942 | 32 | Glyncastle | Resolven | Collier | 4791 |
| BENYNON | Reginald (injured) | 1930 | 18 | Ty Trist, No.1 | Tredegar | Collier’s Helper | 4792 |
| BENYNON | Royden (injured) | 1935 | 16 | Ponthenry | Pont-Henri | Collier’s Assistant | 4793 |
| BENYNON | Thomas (injured) | 1912 | 60 | Aberaman, Clay Level | Mountain Ash | Collier | 4794 |
| BENYNON | W.H. | 1932 | 42 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier | 4795 |
| BENYNON | W.H. (injured) | 1912 | 46 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Collier | 4796 |
| BENYNON | William D. (injured) | 1911 | 15 | Dowlais Cardiff | Abercynon | Collier | 4797 |
| BENYNEN | R.E. (injured) | 1929 | 20 | Cambrian, No.3 | Clydach Vale | Collier’s Helper | 4789 |
| BENUN | Waldymra (injured) | 1957 | 33 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Ripper | 4788 |
| BENTON | A. (injured) | 1919 | 27 | Swan Lane | Hindley | Collier | 4782 |
| BENTON | George Alfred | 1909 | 17 | Holly Bank, Sneyd | Essington | Jig lad | 4783 |
| BENTON | James J. (injured) | 1915 | 16 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulage Lad | 4784 |
| BENTON | Joseph Grierson (injured) | 1957 | Risehow | Flimby | Deputy | 4785 | |
| BENTON | Samuel | 1907 | 28 | Quinton | Landywood | Loader | 4786 |
| BENTON | Silvanus | 1903 | 23 | East Cannock | Hednesford | Dataller | 4787 |
| BENTLEY | Amos (injured) | 1930 | 19 | New Haden | Cheadle | Trammer | 4758 |
| BENTLEY | Amos (injured) | 1933 | 46 | New Haden | Cheadle | Collier | 4759 |
| BENTLEY | Charles (injured) | 1941 | 63 | New Haden | Cheadle | Pumpman | 4760 |
| BENTLEY | Clifford | 1944 | 31 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Haulage Hand | 4761 |
| BENTLEY | Clifford (injured) | 1930 | 21 | Oak | Hollinwood | Drawer | 4762 |