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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRETT | William (injured) | 1925 | Sherdley | St Helens | 3446 | ||
| BARRETT | William (injured) | 1927 | Sutton Heath | St Helens | 3447 | ||
| BARRETT | William (injured) | 1938 | 14 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Haulage Engineman | 3448 |
| BARRETT | William (injured) | 1953 | 61 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Conveyor Attendant | 3449 |
| BARRET | John | 1900 | 37 | Ferndale, No.7 | Tylorstown | Collier | 3397 |
| BARREN | J. (injured) | 1925 | 25 | Parsonage, No.1 | Leigh | Dataller | 3395 |
| BARREN | Thomas | 1906 | Seaham | Seaham | Putter | 3396 | |
| BARRELL | Albert Oswald | 1914 | 16 | Standard | Ynyshir | Colliery Boy | 3392 |
| BARRELL | Archibald | 1929 | 22 | Milfraen | Blaenavon | Collier’s Assistant | 3393 |
| BARRELL | Thomas | 1903 | 43 | Potters Wood Quarry | Labourer | 3394 | |
| BARRATT | E. (injured) | 1939 | 16 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Haulage Hand | 3380 |
| BARRATT | Frank | 1927 | 38 | Newsham | Newsham | Stoneman | 3381 |
| BARRATT | G. (Injured) | 1986 | 49 | Holditch | Chesterton | Fitter | 3382 |
| BARRATT | George (injured) | 1934 | 22 | Aberbaiden | Kenfig Hill | Dumper | 3383 |
| BARRATT | John | 1912 | 23 | Featherstone Main | Featherstone | Byeworker | 3384 |
| BARRATT | Michael (injured) | 1911 | 36 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Ripper | 3385 |
| BARRATT | Reginald (injured) | 1927 | 38 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, East Pit | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Haulier | 3386 |
| BARRATT | Thomas | 1919 | 51 | North Elswick Pit | Elswick | Shot Firer | 3387 |
| BARRATT | Thomas (injured) | 1929 | 37 | Abernant | Argoed | Traffic Overman | 3388 |
| BARRATT | William | 1923 | 33 | Apedale, Footrail | Apedale | 3389 | |
| BARRATT | William (injured) | 1920 | 73 | Spindlepoint | Kearsley | Surface Man | 3390 |
| BARRATT | William James | 1910 | 48 | Blaydon Burn | Blaydon | Deputy | 3391 |
| BARRASS | Alexander | 1933 | 59 | Newbiggin | Newbiggin by the Sea | Deputy | 3373 |
| BARRASS | Cuthbert | 1928 | Seghill | Seghill | 3374 | ||
| BARRASS | Ernest | 1935 | 37 | Backworth | Backworth | Cleaner | 3375 |