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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN | William (injured) | 1942 | 24 | Bickershaw, No.4 Pit | Bickershaw | Metalman | 2712 |
| BALDWIN | William (injured) | 1956 | 37 | Bickershaw, Nos 3 & 4 Pits | Bickershaw | Haulage Hand | 2713 |
| BALDRY | George | 1948 | 64 | Victoria (b) | Standish | Dataller | 2673 |
| BALDRY | Walter Norman | 1929 | 38 | Ashington | Ashington | Platelayer | 2674 |
| BALDHAM | George T. | 1956 | 36 | Parsonage | Leigh | Cutterman | 2672 |
| BALDERSON | Henry (injured) | 1934 | 48 | Sneyd | Burslem | Mechanic | 2671 |
| BALD | James | 1912 | 30 | Kaimes Quarry | Stonebreaker | 2669 | |
| BALD | John Hall | 1958 | 47 | Easthouses | Easthouses | Coal Miner (Face Worker) | 2670 |
| BALANCE | Frederick | 1913 | 51 | Garforth | Garforth | Byeworker | 2667 |
| BALANCE | Thomas | 1910 | 48 | Littleton | Huntington | Rock Ripper | 2668 |
| BAKIS | William (injured) | 1932 | 45 | Oakdale Navigation, Steam | Oakdale | Hitcher | 2666 |
| BAKEWELL | George | 1908 | 56 | Woodhorn | Woodhorn | Hewer | 2664 |
| BAKEWELL | Henry | 1905 | 19 | Ashton Moss | Audenshaw | Taker off | 2665 |
| BAKER | David (injured) | 1930 | 34 | Ferndale, No.2 | Ferndale | Collier | 2560 |
| BAKER | David J. (injured) | 1948 | 25 | Dare | Cwmparc | Labourer | 2561 |
| BAKER | E. | 1923 | 33 | Wheldale | Castleford | Collier | 2562 |
| BAKER | Edward C. | 1913 | 20 | Bute Merthyr | Treherbert | Hardgroundman | 2563 |
| BAKER | Edward J. (injured) | 1927 | 20 | Llay Main | Llay | Improver | 2564 |
| BAKER | Elijah (injured) | 1932 | 35 | Patch Level | Glyn Neath | Collier | 2565 |
| BAKER | Ernest | 1936 | 22 | Glyn Neath [formerly Cwmrhydygae] | Blaengwrach | Rope Attendant | 2566 |
| BAKER | Ernest (injured) | 1928 | 43 | Penllwyngwent Slant | Ogmore Vale | Collier | 2567 |
| BAKER | F.A. (Injured) | 1976 | 51 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Materials transporter | 2568 |
| BAKER | Francis | 1904 | 15 | Felling | Felling | Greaser | 2569 |
| BAKER | Francis E. (injured) | 1951 | Hartley Quarry | Hartley | Labourer | 2570 | |
| BAKER | Frank | 1904 | 26 | Orgreave | Handsworth | Miner | 2571 |