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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENN | James (injured) | 1927 | 56 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 4550 |
| BENN | Robert | 1930 | 45 | Woolmet | Portobello | Miner | 4551 |
| BENJAMIN | ? | 1906 | 33 | Chapel | Wishaw | Miner | 4535 |
| BENJAMIN | Albert (injured) | 1926 | 14 | Llay Main | Llay | Haulage | 4536 |
| BENJAMIN | Caldwyn | 1956 | 44 | Pentre (b) | Kenfig Hill | Collier | 4537 |
| BENJAMIN | D. (injured) | 1913 | 56 | Ferndale, No.5 | Ferndale | Taking out timber | 4538 |
| BENJAMIN | David (injured) | 1912 | 43 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Repairer | 4539 |
| BENJAMIN | George (injured) | 1912 | 51 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Roadman | 4540 |
| BENJAMIN | Henry (injured) | 1925 | 32 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Waterman | 4541 |
| BENJAMIN | Isaac (injured) | 1929 | 43 | National | Wattstown | Timberman | 4542 |
| BENJAMIN | John | 1905 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | 4543 | ||
| BENJAMIN | John Henry | 1913 | 20 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 4544 | |
| BENJAMIN | Joseph Henry (injured) | 1945 | 44 | Howe Bridge | Atherton | Ripper | 4545 |
| BENJAMIN | Robert (injured) | 1915 | 53 | Chanters | Atherton | Collier | 4546 |
| BENJAMIN | Robert (injured) | 1924 | 38 | Scout Moor Quarry | Edenfield | Quarryman | 4547 |
| BENJAMIN | Thomas Jones (injured) | 1911 | 39 | Cwmdu | Ynysmeudwy | Collier | 4548 |
| BENJAMIN | William (Injured) | 1909 | Darran (a) | Deri | Rescuer | 4549 | |
| BENISTON | Samuel Ernest | 1908 | 15 | Whitwick, No.6 | Coalville | Horse Driver | 4534 |
| BENISON | John Edward | 1909 | 37 | Hamstead | Great Barr | Loader | 4533 |
| BENIANS | Samuel | 1908 | 32 | Onllwyn | Onllwyn | Assistant Repairer | 4532 |
| BENHISTER | Stanley (injured) | 1954 | Moorbank Mine | Millom | Miner | 4531 | |
| BENHAM | Edgar (injured) | 1950 | 62 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Timberman | 4530 |
| BENGER | John (Injured) | 1973 | 42 | Tir-y-gof OCC | Cwm-twrch Uchaf | Fitter | 4529 |
| BENGE | William | 1908 | 25 | Wickham Quarry | Strood | Digger | 4528 |
| BENFOLD | John | 1909 | 15 | West Stanley | Stanley | 4527 |