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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNISON | W.T. (injured) | 1959 | Hafod | Ruabon | 4704 | ||
| BENNION | George (injured) | 1935 | 30 | Leycett | Leycett | Collier | 4697 |
| BENNION | Hugh | 1903 | 60 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Pumpman | 4698 |
| BENNION | S.L. (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 4699 | ||
| BENNION | W.T. (injured) | 1959 | 17 | Hafod | Ruabon | Haulage Hand | 4700 |
| BENNIE | David | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | 4691 | ||
| BENNIE | David | 1923 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Redding | 4692 | ||
| BENNIE | John | 1927 | 52 | Redding, No.23 Pit | Polmont | Onsetter | 4693 |
| BENNIE | Matthew | 1914 | 20 | Meadowbank | Polmont | Machineman | 4694 |
| BENNIE | Matthew | 1914 | 20 | Meadowbank | Polmont | Machineman | 4695 |
| BENNIE | Thomas Dalziel | 1953 | 25 | Fauldhead, No.3 Pit | Kirkconnel | Miner | 4696 |
| BENNEY | R.E.S. (Injured) | 1976 | 30 | Virginia Quarry | St Stephen | Driver | 4690 |
| BENNETTS | James (injured) | 1915 | 54 | Collins Green | Newton le Willows | Engineman | 4689 |
| BENNETT or BURNETT | John William (injured) | 1951 | 34 | Knotts Lane Quarry | Clay Getter | 4687 | |
| BENNETT or BURNETT | Joseph | 1908 | 37 | Burradon | Burradon | Coal cutter | 4688 |
| BENNETT | James | 1940 | 23 | Moston | Newton Heath | Collier | 4608 |
| BENNETT | James (injured) | 1917 | 14 | Pemberton | Wigan | Tally Boy | 4609 |
| BENNETT | James (injured) | 1920 | 14 | Towneley Demesne | Burnley | Tub Oiler | 4610 |
| BENNETT | James (injured) | 1925 | 41 | Clock Face | St Helens | Chargeman | 4611 |
| BENNETT | James (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 4612 |
| BENNETT | James B. | 1942 | 41 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 4613 |
| BENNETT | James Thomas | 1909 | 49 | Birches Quarry | Owner | 4614 | |
| BENNETT | Jesse (injured) | 1913 | 16 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Assistant | 4615 |
| BENNETT | Job | 1901 | 18 | Parkfield | Pucklechurch | Labourer | 4616 |
| BENNETT | John | 1908 | 41 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Contractor | 4617 |