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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAXTER | Robert | 1909 | 56 | Seghill | Seghill | Hewer | 3916 |
| BAXTER | Robert | 1934 | 26 | Gilmerton | Gilmerton | Loading Cages | 3917 |
| BAXTER | Robert | 1941 | 55 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Coal Filler | 3918 |
| BAXTER | Robert | 1952 | Whitrigg | Whitburn | Colliery Beltman | 3919 | |
| BAXTER | Robert Jnr (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Minffordd Quarry | Penrhyndeudraeth | Quarryman | 3920 |
| BAXTER | Samuel | 1904 | 33 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Collier | 3921 |
| BAXTER | Samuel | 1910 | 24 | Bank, No.3 (Pretoria) Pit | Westhoughton | Collier | 3922 |
| BAXTER | T. | 1900 | 55 | Blake Hill Quarry | Idle, Bradford | Quarryman | 3923 |
| BAXTER | Thomas | 1912 | 50 | Van | Llanidloes | Miner | 3924 |
| BAXTER | Thomas | 1958 | 54 | Comrie | Saline | Washery Engineer | 3925 |
| BAXTER | Thomas (injured) | 1927 | 30 | New Lester | Tyldesley | Collier | 3926 |
| BAXTER | Thomas (injured) | 1944 | 44 | Llwynypia | Llwynypia | Fireman | 3927 |
| BAXTER | Thomas (injured) | 1944 | 54 | Moss, No.5 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Ripper | 3928 |
| BAXTER | Thomas (injured) | 1950 | 49 | Naval | Penygraig | Overman | 3929 |
| BAXTER | Walter | 1920 | Bellfield, No.4 Pit | Coalburn | Miner | 3930 | |
| BAXTER | William | 1925 | 63 | Lumphinnans | Kelty | 3931 | |
| BAXTER | William | 1925 | 62 | Lumphinnans, No.1 Pit | Kelty | 3932 | |
| BAXTER | William | 1936 | 40 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | 3933 | |
| BAXTER | William | 1936 | Lochore, No.1 Pit | Lochore | Miner | 3934 | |
| BAXTER | William (injured) | 1927 | 59 | Cilely | Tonyrefail | Labourer | 3935 |
| BAXTER | William Paterson | 1927 | Carberry | Whitecraig | 3936 | ||
| BAXENDALE | Agnes | 1936 | 26 | Chisnall Hall | Coppull | Screenhand | 3870 |
| BAXENDALE | E. (injured) | 1955 | 39 | Nook | Tyldesley | Withdrawer | 3871 |
| BAXENDALE | Frank (injured) | 1924 | 15 | Pemberton | Wigan | Battery Boy | 3872 |
| BAXENDALE | Henry (injured) | 1935 | 41 | Parsonage | Leigh | Collier | 3873 |