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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK | Thomas | 1908 | 35 | Niddrie | Gilmerton | Inclineman | 2901 |
| BANGER | William | 1911 | 60 | Harton | South Shields | Labourer | 2900 |
| BANGAY | James | 1913 | 71 | Cambois | Blyth | Washer-engine Attendant | 2899 |
| BANFORD | A. (injured) | 1928 | 34 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Mason | 2896 |
| BANFORD | A. (injured) | 1954 | 50 | Lady Windsor | Ynysybwl | Collier | 2897 |
| BANFORD | Charles (injured) | 1927 | 50 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier | 2898 |
| BANFIELD | Ivor (injured) | 1927 | 19 | Cwm Carn Pit | Cwmcarn | Collier’s Assistant | 2895 |
| BAND | Stuart | 1907 | 18 | Lochhead | Coaltown of Wemyss | Miner | 2894 |
| BANCROFT | Charles (injured) | 1915 | 45 | Nook | Tyldesley | Labourer | 2889 |
| BANCROFT | Daniel (injured) | 1952 | 38 | Six Bells | Six Bells | Collier | 2890 |
| BANCROFT | Daniel James | 1960 | 46 | Arail Griffin, Six Bells | Abertillery | Collier on Panzer | 2891 |
| BANCROFT | Joseph (injured) | 1929 | 39 | Prince of Wales | Abercarn | Coalcutterman | 2892 |
| BANCROFT | Ronald (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Celynen, South | Abercarn | Collier’s Helper | 2893 |
| BANBURY | Albert (injured) | 1947 | 45 | Cambrian | Clydach Vale | Rider | 2888 |
| BANASKI | S. (injured) | 1950 | 36 | Llanbradach | Llanbradach | Collier | 2887 |
| BANAN | Edward (injured) | 1913 | 29 | South Duffryn | Troedyrhiw | Collier | 2885 |
| BANAN | F. (injured) | 1955 | 60 | Deep Navigation | Treharris | Labourer | 2886 |
| BAMLOE | William E. (injured) | 1934 | 20 | Celynen, South, No.1 | Abercarn | Collier | 2884 |
| BAMFORTH | B. | 1910 | 42 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | Dayman | 2883 |
| BAMFORD | A. | 1938 | 43 | Florence | Longton | 2869 | |
| BAMFORD | Aaron | 1927 | 42 | Dinnington | Dinnington | 2870 | |
| BAMFORD | Ben | 1910 | 41 | Thrybergh Hall | Kilnhurst | 2871 | |
| BAMFORD | David | 1909 | 36 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 2872 |
| BAMFORD | Ernest (injured) | 1918 | 13 | Pemberton | Wigan | Slack Washer | 2873 |
| BAMFORD | H.E. | 1924 | 29 | Witton | Sacriston | Drawer | 2874 |