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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECKETT | W. | 1957 | 29 | Chanters | Atherton | Face worker | 4162 |
| BECKETT | Wilfred | 1957 | 29 | Chanters | Atherton | Repairer | 4163 |
| BECKETT | William | 1942 | 43 | Sneyd | Burslem | Collier | 4164 |
| BECKETT | William (injured) | 1947 | 56 | Huncoat | Huncoat | Dataller | 4165 |
| BECKERTON | Ivor (injured) | 1959 | 36 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Prop Withdrawer | 4146 |
| BECKERTON | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Llanhilleth | Llanhilleth | Collier’s Helper | 4147 |
| BECKER | Richard injured | 1912 | 45 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Labourer | 4145 |
| BECK | Charles (injured) | 1941 | 54 | Avon Hill | Abergwynfi | Haulier | 4133 |
| BECK | Charles (injured) | 1949 | 63 | Avon | Abergwynfi | Haulier | 4134 |
| BECK | David (Injured) | 1989 | 47 | Geevor | Pendeen | Roaday repairer | 4135 |
| BECK | Ernest (injured) | 1950 | Clifton (b) | Great Clifton | Back Ripper | 4136 | |
| BECK | George (injured) | 1931 | 30 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Metalman | 4137 |
| BECK | H. (injured) | 1959 | 41 | Penrikyber | Penrhiwceiber | Conveyor Lowerer | 4138 |
| BECK | H.G. (injured) | 1929 | 15 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Assistant Collier | 4139 |
| BECK | John Joseph | 1912 | 31 | Eston, Upsal | Guisborough | Miner | 4140 |
| BECK | P. (injured) | 1956 | 37 | Blaenserchan | Abersychan | Conveyor Maintenance Man | 4141 |
| BECK | Robert (injured) | 1914 | 66 | Blaguegate | Skelmersdale | Dataller | 4142 |
| BECK | Walter (injured) | 1946 | 17 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Belt Attendant | 4143 |
| BECK | William Edward | 1913 | 43 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 4144 | |
| BEBEY | William (injured) | 1927 | 22 | Gwern Pit | Llansamlet | Collier | 4132 |
| BEBBINGTON | Ephraim (injured) | 1924 | 31 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Drawer | 4116 |
| BEBBINGTON | Frank (injured) | 1927 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4117 | ||
| BEBBINGTON | Frank (injured) | 1928 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4118 | ||
| BEBBINGTON | Frank (injured) | 1930 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4119 | ||
| BEBBINGTON | Frank (injured) | 1931 | Lea Green | St Helens | 4120 |