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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLISS | R.S. (injured) | 1950 | 37 | Britannic | Gilfach Goch | Cogman | 3965 |
| BAYLEY | A. (Injured) | 1986 | 29 | Apedale, No.5 | Apedale | Haulage worker | 3948 |
| BAYLEY | G.E. | 1922 | 19 | Leycett, Fair Lady Pit | Leycett | 3949 | |
| BAYLEY | George (injured) | 1934 | 23 | Norton | Norton in the Moors | Collier | 3950 |
| BAYLES | Frank (injured) | 1948 | Helbeck Quarry | Brough | Excavator Driver | 3945 | |
| BAYLES | George (injured) | 1953 | Helbeck Quarry | Brough | Quarryman | 3946 | |
| BAYLES | Richard (Injured) | 1982 | 45 | Florence | Longton | Shearer driver | 3947 |
| BAYFIELD | Madrach (injured) | 1932 | 47 | Risca, No.1 | Risca | Traffic Foreman | 3944 |
| BAYBUTT | Thomas | 1925 | 51 | Pemberton | Wigan | Collier | 3941 |
| BAYBUTT | Thomas (injured) | 1921 | 18 | Pemberton | Wigan | Haulage Hand | 3942 |
| BAYBUTT | Thomas (injured) | 1924 | 38 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Collier | 3943 |
| BAYBERTT | Richard (injured) | 1931 | 48 | Pemberton | Wigan | Dataller | 3940 |
| BAXTON | Samuel | 1930 | 54 | Brackley | Walkden | Contractor | 3937 |
| BAXTON | William | 1914 | 35 | Tong, No.1 | Tong Street | Collier | 3938 |
| BAXTON | William | 1914 | 35 | Tong, No.1 | Tong Street | 3939 | |
| BAXTER | Alexander | 1909 | 67 | Quarter, No.1 Pit | Denny | Overman | 3881 |
| BAXTER | David | 1917 | 42 | Minto | Lochgelly | 3882 | |
| BAXTER | David | 1917 | 43 | Minto, No.2 Pit | Lochgelly | Miner | 3883 |
| BAXTER | David | 1933 | 16 | Herbertshire, Woodyett Pit | Denny | Miner | 3884 |
| BAXTER | David | 1937 | 51 | Skellyton | Hamilton | Colliery manager | 3885 |
| BAXTER | E.A. (injured) | 1951 | 31 | Onllwyn, No.3 | Onllwyn | Assistant Repairer | 3886 |
| BAXTER | Edward | 1905 | 40 | Earnock, No.1 Pit | Hamilton | Miner | 3887 |
| BAXTER | Frank | 1911 | 59 | Leven, No.2 Pit | Leven | Miner | 3888 |
| BAXTER | George Harry | 1916 | 44 | Netherseal | Netherseal | Miner | 3889 |
| BAXTER | Harry (injured) | 1934 | 61 | Bedford | Atherton | Collier | 3890 |