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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENSON | George (injured) | 1959 | 58 | Robin Hill | Standish | Switch Attendant | 4711 |
| BENSON | Henry | 1904 | 15 | Pandy | Penygraig | Assistant fitter | 4712 |
| BENSON | James | 1911 | 16 | Meiklehill, No.2 Pit | Kirkintilloch | Pony Driver | 4713 |
| BENSON | McLaren | 1905 | 22 | Habergham | Habergham | Collier | 4714 |
| BENSON | Patrick | 1903 | 24 | Bearpark | Bearpark | Coke filler | 4715 |
| BENSON | Peter | 1918 | 14 | Podmore Hall, Minnie Pit | Halmer End | Haulage | 4716 |
| BENSON | Richard | 1921 | 67 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor’s Man | 4717 |
| BENSON | Richard (injured) | 1921 | 67 | Pemberton | Wigan | Contractor’s Man | 4718 |
| BENSON | Samuel (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4719 | ||
| BENSON | Samuel (injured) | 1933 | 63 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Dataller | 4720 |
| BENSON | Sydney | 1908 | 15 | Wharncliffe Woodmoor | Carlton | Pony driver | 4721 |
| BENSON | Sydney (injured) | 1931 | 30 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 4722 |
| BENSON | T. (injured) | 1931 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 4723 | ||
| BENSON | Thomas (injured) | 1949 | 62 | Gibfield | Atherton | Pulley Minder | 4724 |
| BENSON | W. (injured) | 1957 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Coalface Worker | 4725 | |
| BENSON | William | 1910 | 33 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 4726 |
| BENSON | William | 1910 | 51 | Whitehaven, Wellington Pit | Whitehaven | Hewer | 4727 |
| BENSON | William (injured) | 1941 | 29 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Filler | 4728 |
| BENSAMIN | Theo. (injured) | 1931 | 40 | Tirbach | Ystalyfera | Haulier | 4708 |
| BENNYON | John (injured) | 1926 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | 4707 | ||
| BENNY | F. (injured) | 1952 | 44 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Collier | 4706 |
| BENNITT | Philip (Injured) | 1989 | 38 | Merthyr Vale | Merthyr Vale | Ripper | 4705 |
| BENNISON | Charles (injured) | 1934 | 34 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Fireman | 4701 |
| BENNISON | Robert (injured) | 1925 | 62 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 4702 |
| BENNISON | Robert Jenkinson | 1903 | 20 | Newton | Newton on the Moor & Swarland | Engineer | 4703 |