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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT | Colin | 1920 | Arniston, Emily Pit | Gorebridge | 4562 | ||
| BENNETT | D. (injured) | 1928 | 44 | Markham. | Blackwood | Collier | 4563 |
| BENNETT | Daniel (injured) | 1949 | 32 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Conveyor Shifter | 4564 |
| BENNETT | Daniel Charles | 1944 | 53 | Hylton | Castletown | Shifter | 4565 |
| BENNETT | David J. (injured) | 1936 | 57 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Collier | 4566 |
| BENNETT | David Thomas (injured) | 1947 | 36 | Trimsaran, Top Slant | Trimsaran | Collier | 4567 |
| BENNETT | Edmund William | 1912 | 22 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Labourer | 4568 |
| BENNETT | Edward | 1901 | 39 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | Repairer’s Helper | 4569 |
| BENNETT | Edward (injured) | 1927 | 60 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Screenman | 4570 |
| BENNETT | Edward (injured) | 1928 | 20 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Metalman | 4571 |
| BENNETT | Enoch Matthew | 1914 | 58 | Leasowes, No.2 | Wordsley | Cogger | 4572 |
| BENNETT | F. (injured) | 1930 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4573 | ||
| BENNETT | F.M. | 1952 | 44 | Gelli | Ystrad | Rope Changer | 4574 |
| BENNETT | Francis | 1937 | Tirpentwys | Pantygasseg | 4575 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank | 1924 | 21 | Lawrance Pit | Poynton | Daywageman | 4576 |
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4577 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1928 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4578 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4579 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4580 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4581 | ||
| BENNETT | Frank (injured) | 1938 | 46 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Collier | 4582 |
| BENNETT | Frederick | 1909 | 32 | Barnsley Main | Barnsley | Coke quencher | 4583 |
| BENNETT | Frederick (injured) | 1946 | 42 | Coalpit Heath | Mayshill | Timberman | 4584 |
| BENNETT | George | 1906 | 30 | Penycraig | Ely Valley | Collier | 4585 |
| BENNETT | George | 1912 | 24 | Cwmtillery, No.1 | Cwmtillery | Collier | 4586 |