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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT | George (injured) | 1914 | 14 | Moss, No.6 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Shotlighter | 4587 |
| BENNETT | George (injured) | 1925 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 4588 | ||
| BENNETT | George (injured) | 1927 | 48 | Birkacre | Birkacre | Dataller | 4589 |
| BENNETT | George (injured) | 1932 | 50 | Bold | Earlstown | Contractor's Man | 4590 |
| BENNETT | George (injured) | 1939 | 28 | Mossfield | Longton | Loader | 4591 |
| BENNETT | George Thomas | 1942 | 19 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 4592 |
| BENNETT | Harold | 1932 | 30 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Mechanic | 4593 |
| BENNETT | Harold | 1935 | 32 | Middlewood Quarry | Excavator Driver | 4594 | |
| BENNETT | Harry (injured) | 1916 | 17 | Sherdley | St Helens | Haulage Hand | 4595 |
| BENNETT | Harry (injured) | 1926 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 4596 | ||
| BENNETT | Henry | 1910 | 20 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 4597 |
| BENNETT | Henry | 1910 | 41 | Moston | Newton Heath | Boiler Attendant | 4598 |
| BENNETT | Henry (injured) | 1933 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4599 | ||
| BENNETT | Henry (injured) | 1958 | 27 | Bradford | Bradford | Shaftsman | 4600 |
| BENNETT | Israel | 1910 | 24 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 4601 |
| BENNETT | J. | 1934 | 32 | Burnhope | Burnhope | Bargainman | 4602 |
| BENNETT | J. (injured) | 1934 | 56 | Poynton [Lawrence] | Poynton | Collier | 4603 |
| BENNETT | J. (injured) | 1958 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | 4604 | ||
| BENNETT | J.R. | 1942 | 24 | East Hetton | Kelloe | Stoneman | 4605 |
| BENNETT | J.R. (injured) | 1953 | 17 | Sutton Manor | Marshall's Cross | Surface Labourer | 4606 |
| BENNETT | James | 1905 | 44 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Deputy | 4607 |
| BENNET | E.W. (injured) | 1912 | 22 | Blaenclydach | Blaen Clydach | Labourer | 4552 |
| BENNET | George (injured) | 1912 | 34 | Blaendare | Upper Race | Repairer | 4553 |
| BENNET | Harry (injured) | 1932 | Sherdley | St Helens | 4554 | ||
| BENNET | Joseph | 1923 | Devon | Sauchie | 4555 |