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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNETT | William (injured) | 1944 | 45 | Lyme, No.1 | Haydock | Driller | 3318 |
| BARNETT | William C. | 1913 | 15 | Universal [Senghenydd] | Senghenydd | 3319 | |
| BARNETT | William Henry | 1914 | 40 | Rookery | Talke | Loader | 3320 |
| BARNET | Richard (injured) | 1931 | 18 | Lyme | Haydock | Stone Duster | 3298 |
| BARNESLEY | Frederick | 1907 | 22 | Wyken | Walsgrave on Sowe | Roadman | 3297 |
| BARNES-GOTT | John (injured) | 1957 | 26 | Bradford | Bradford | Trainee collier | 3296 |
| BARNES | Albert | 1924 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | 3216 | ||
| BARNES | Albert | 1940 | 42 | Hafod | Ruabon | Chargeman | 3217 |
| BARNES | Alfred (injured) | 1945 | 42 | Ravenhead, No.10 | St Helens | Collier | 3218 |
| BARNES | Alfred Jnr (injured) | 1938 | 24 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | Coalcutter’s Mate | 3219 |
| BARNES | Arthur (injured) | 1944 | 40 | Bickershaw, No.3 Pit | Bickershaw | Metalman | 3220 |
| BARNES | Brian (Injured) | 1978 | 23 | Bentley | Bentley | 3221 | |
| BARNES | Charles | 1923 | 16 | Allanton | Hamilton | Repairer | 3222 |
| BARNES | Charles (injured) | 1913 | 24 | Glen Rhondda | Blaencwm | Mason | 3223 |
| BARNES | Charles (injured) | 1933 | 27 | Rhigos Level | Glyn Neath | Collier | 3224 |
| BARNES | D (injured) | 1959 | 22 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 3225 |
| BARNES | D.B. | 1954 | 66 | New Kincoed | Pontllanfraith | Deputy | 3226 |
| BARNES | D.G. (injured) | 1954 | 67 | Beynon | Blaina | Repairer | 3227 |
| BARNES | David (injured) | 1914 | 35 | Newton [or Wood] | Haydock | Fireman | 3228 |
| BARNES | E. | 1959 | 38 | Foxfield | Dilhorne | 3229 | |
| BARNES | Edward | 1909 | 21 | Seaton Delaval | Seaton Delaval | Stone teamer | 3230 |
| BARNES | G. (injured) | 1959 | 29 | Taff Merthyr | Treharris | Trammer | 3231 |
| BARNES | George W. | 1914 | 54 | Duxbury Park | Coppull | Fireman | 3232 |
| BARNES | H. | 1939 | 16 | Hylton | Castletown | Off Taker | 3233 |
| BARNES | H. (injured) | 1936 | 32 | Gin | Tyldesley | Collier | 3234 |