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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENFIELD | Alfred | 1900 | 30 | Llwynypia, No.2 | Llwynypia | Assistant hitcher | 4526 |
| BENDLE | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 43 | Trane Pit | Evanstown | Rope Drawer | 4525 |
| BENDIN | S. | 1939 | 31 | Blaydon Burn | Blaydon | Hewer | 4524 |
| BENDILOW | James | 1904 | 31 | East Tanfield | Tanfield | Hewer | 4523 |
| BENDIE | Idwal (injured) | 1927 | 18 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Collier’s Helper | 4522 |
| BENDELOW | John William | 1902 | 14 | Browney | Brandon & Byshottles | Driver | 4521 |
| BENDALOW | Thomas (injured) | 1946 | 66 | Mosley Common, No.2 | Ellenbrook | Dataller | 4520 |
| BENCH | A. (injured) | 1952 | 46 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Hitcher | 4519 |
| BENCE | Daniel Mark | 1907 | 45 | Whitburn | Whitburn | Back overman | 4518 |
| BENBOW | David | 1906 | 34 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Haulier | 4512 |
| BENBOW | George T. | 1914 | 20 | McLaren, No.1 Pit | Abertysswg | Collier’s Butty | 4513 |
| BENBOW | James (injured) | 1927 | 58 | Park (c) | Cwmparc | Rubbish Tipper | 4514 |
| BENBOW | Thomas | 1906 | 40 | Shelton, Deep Pit | Hanley | Dataller | 4515 |
| BENBOW | Thomas | 1910 | 45 | Pandy | Penygraig | Repairer | 4516 |
| BENBOW | W.F. (injured) | 1956 | 43 | Western | Nantymoel | Assistant Repairer | 4517 |
| BELWAY | C. (injured) | 1956 | 40 | International Slant | Abercraf | Collier | 4511 |
| BELVEDERE | Charles (injured) | 1958 | Scaitcliffe | Accrington | 4510 | ||
| BELUS | S. | 1930 | 60 | Dean & Chapter | Ferryhill | Stoneman | 4509 |
| BELTON | Samuel (injured) | 1919 | 14 | Wirral | Little Neston | Screen Hand | 4506 |
| BELTON | Sara Ann (injured) | 1914 | 20 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Screen Hand | 4507 |
| BELTON | William | 1909 | 24 | Gurnos | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 4508 |
| BELT | B. (injured) | 1959 | 32 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Repairer | 4502 |
| BELT | David Llewellyn (injured) | 1925 | 37 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Screenman | 4503 |
| BELT | Robert J. (injured) | 1930 | 36 | Wernos | Tycroes | Collier | 4504 |
| BELT | William | 1902 | 51 | Bedwellty | Tredegar | Journey rider | 4505 |