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
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASKEYFIELD | L. | 1941 | 18 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 3650 | |
| BASKEYFIELD | Thomas (injured) | 1937 | 32 | Holditch | Chesterton | Ripper | 3651 |
| BASKERVILLE | Arthur (injured) | 1939 | 41 | Shelton, Racecourse Pit | Hanley | Ripper | 3643 |
| BASKERVILLE | John (injured) | 1932 | 58 | Bedwas Navigation | Bedwas | Haulier | 3644 |
| BASKERVILLE | Thomas | 1902 | 57 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Repairer | 3645 |
| BASKERVILLE | Thomas Robert (Injured) | 1976 | 41 | Headon & Cornwood Quarry | Cornwood | Plant fitter | 3646 |
| BASKERVILLE | Walter | 1911 | 19 | Lee Moor Quarry | Wotter | Labourer | 3647 |
| BASKERVILLE | William H. (injured) | 1940 | 25 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 3648 |
| BASKERVILLE | William Henry | 1942 | 26 | Sneyd | Burslem | Haulage Hand | 3649 |
| BASHYFIELD | James (injured) | 1937 | 36 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Ripper | 3642 |
| BASHAM | J.W. | 1922 | 15 | Eden | Leadgate | Set Rider | 3641 |
| BASHALL | Thomas | 1914 | 44 | Whinney Hill Quarry | Altham | Quarrier | 3640 |
| BASEY | Arthur | 1906 | 14 | Littleburn | Brandon & Byshottles | Driver | 3638 |
| BASEY | Arthur | 1954 | 41 | Blackhall | Monk Hesleden | 3639 | |
| BASARAB | Waryl (injured) | 1954 | 32 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Browman | 3637 |
| BARYON | John (injured) | 1941 | 50 | The Park | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dayman | 3636 |
| BARWOOD | Alber (injured) | 1933 | 21 | Navigation, | Crumlin | Collier’s Helper | 3633 |
| BARWOOD | Edward | 1909 | 48 | Gwenallt | Pontnewynydd | Wedgeman | 3634 |
| BARWOOD | Kenneth | 1937 | Navigation, | Crumlin | 3635 | ||
| BARWISE | James R. | 1947 | 49 | Whitehaven, William Pit | Whitehaven | Brusher | 3632 |
| BARWICK | Frank J. | 1914 | 15 | Garw | Blaengarw | Collier Boy | 3629 |
| BARWICK | Peter | 1912 | 21 | Whitburn | Whitburn | 3630 | |
| BARWICK | William (injured) | 1925 | 34 | Ferndale Level | Ferndale | Haulier | 3631 |
| BARWELL | William (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Cwm Cynon | Mountain Ash | Master Haulier | 3627 |
| BARWELL | William (injured) | 1928 | 30 | Waun Llwyd, No.2 | Waun-Llwyd | Coalcutterman | 3628 |