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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATCHELOR | Alan (Injured) | 1988 | 37 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Deputy | 3675 |
| BATCHELOR | Archibald | 1938 | Bedlay | Glenboig | Pithead worker | 3676 | |
| BATBUTT | Albert (injured) | 1951 | 50 | Mains, No.2 | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Packer | 3674 |
| BASTYN | George | 1913 | 26 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 3673 | |
| BASTIAN | Francis | 1909 | 31 | Carn Brea & Tincroft | Camborne | Miner | 3671 |
| BASTIAN | Joseph | 1907 | 15 | St Keverne Quarry | St Keverne | Labourer | 3672 |
| BASSON | William Henry (injured) | 1934 | 39 | Stafford | Fenton | Collier | 3670 |
| BASSNETT | David (injured) | 1926 | 44 | Blaenhirwaun | Cross Hands | Underground Manager | 3668 |
| BASSNETT | R. (injured) | 1928 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3669 | ||
| BASSITT | William (injured) | 1928 | 33 | Fforchaman | Cwmaman | Collier | 3667 |
| BASSINDER | Thomas | 1913 | 44 | Hickleton Main | Thurnscoe | Collier | 3666 |
| BASSEY | Solomon Napoleon (injured) | 1953 | 33 | Mosley Common | Ellenbrook | Haulage Hand | 3665 |
| BASSETT | A. (injured) | 1959 | 21 | Tymawr | Troed-Rhiw-Trwyn | Assistant Collier | 3658 |
| BASSETT | Albert (injured) | 1931 | 26 | Starkie Pit | Westhoughton | Drawer | 3659 |
| BASSETT | George | 1905 | 14 | National, No.2 | Wattstown | Doorboy | 3660 |
| BASSETT | George (injured) | 1912 | 44 | Elliot, East Pit | New Tredegar | Collier | 3661 |
| BASSETT | John (injured) | 1917 | 42 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Collier | 3662 |
| BASSETT | William George | 1911 | 26 | South Crofty | Camborne | Miner | 3663 |
| BASSETT | William Walter | 1911 | 27 | Eston | Guisborough | Miner | 3664 |
| BASS | Alfred (injured) | 1950 | 28 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Conveyor Loader | 3657 |
| BASON | Thomas | 1901 | 34 | Top Pit, Stoney Stanton Quarry | Stoney Stanton | Stone dresser | 3656 |
| BASNETT | Albert | 1900 | 32 | Golborne | Golborne | Collier | 3652 |
| BASNETT | Joseph (injured) | 1917 | 41 | Chamber | Oldham | Collier | 3653 |
| BASNETT | Richard (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 3654 | ||
| BASNETT | Richard (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 3655 |