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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTY | D. | 1900 | 36 | Nunnery | Sheffield | Dataller | 3846 |
| BATTY | George (injured) | 1957 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 3847 | |
| BATTY | John | 1913 | 35 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Bricklayer | 3848 |
| BATTY | John Joseph | 1927 | 45 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | 3849 | |
| BATTY | Leslie (injured) | 1952 | Haig Pit | Whitehaven | Haulage Hand | 3850 | |
| BATTY | William | 1909 | 21 | West Stanley | Stanley | 3851 | |
| BATTY | William | 1914 | 32 | New Cwmgorse | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Shunter | 3852 |
| BATTLE | Clifford | 1928 | Ludlow's Coal Pit | Radstock | 3842 | ||
| BATTLE | Henry (injured) | 1925 | 48 | Abercrave | Abercraf | Haulier | 3843 |
| BATTLE | Richard | 1903 | 17 | Graig Fawr | Llan-dafal | Collier | 3844 |
| BATTEY | Daniel | 1900 | 36 | Nunnery | Sheffield | 3840 | |
| BATTEY | James (injured) | 1916 | 33 | Ashton's Field | Little Hulton | Haulage Hand | 3841 |
| BATTERSBY | A. | 1954 | 44 | Lyme | Haydock | Collier | 3812 |
| BATTERSBY | A. (Injured) | 1975 | 60 | Bold Venture Quarry | Chatburn | Fitter | 3813 |
| BATTERSBY | Arthur (injured) | 1917 | 24 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Collier | 3814 |
| BATTERSBY | Arthur (injured) | 1934 | 41 | Sandhole | Worsley | Miner | 3815 |
| BATTERSBY | Ben (injured) | 1935 | 18 | Oak | Hollinwood | Haulage Hand | 3816 |
| BATTERSBY | Daniel (injured) | 1918 | 51 | Abram | Bickershaw | Metalman | 3817 |
| BATTERSBY | Edward (injured) | 1948 | 45 | Newtown | Clifton | Collier | 3818 |
| BATTERSBY | Enoch | 1947 | 62 | Cronton | Whiston | Collier | 3819 |
| BATTERSBY | Ernest (injured) | 1934 | 21 | Westleigh | Westleigh | Coalcutter's Assistant | 3820 |
| BATTERSBY | Graham (Injured) | 1989 | 29 | Beam Quarry | Torrington | Quarry operative | 3821 |
| BATTERSBY | Henry | 1915 | 56 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Belt Hand | 3822 |
| BATTERSBY | James | 1954 | 20 | Wain | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Ripper | 3823 |
| BATTERSBY | James (injured) | 1914 | 42 | Sovereign, No.1 | Atherton | Collier | 3824 |