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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAIRD | James | 1938 | 16 | Rosehall, No.5 Pit | Coatbridge | Surface worker | 2521 |
| BAIRD | John | 1904 | 41 | Quarter, No.7 Pit | Quarter | Brusher | 2522 |
| BAIRD | John | 1907 | 70 | Saint Helen's | St Helen Auckland | Labourer | 2523 |
| BAIRD | John | 1920 | Killochan | Dailly | 2524 | ||
| BAIRD | John | 1956 | 58 | Fauldhead | Kirkconnel | Surface Worker | 2525 |
| BAIRD | Oswald | 1923 | 63 | Ashington | Ashington | Hewer | 2526 |
| BAIRD | Peter | 1907 | 37 | Riggonhead | Prestonpans | Miner | 2527 |
| BAIRD | Peter | 1923 | Holmes | Galston | Miner | 2528 | |
| BAIRD | Richard | 1924 | 59 | Ashington | Ashington | Deputy | 2529 |
| BAIRD | Robert | 1920 | Wardend | Kilmaurs | 2530 | ||
| BAIRD | Samuel | 1916 | 50 | Herbertshire, Woodyett Pit | Denny | Miner | 2531 |
| BAIRD | Samuel | 1922 | 21 | Neilsland | Hamilton | Screening plant engineman | 2532 |
| BAIRD | Thomas | 1925 | Braidhurst | Motherwell | 2533 | ||
| BAIRD | William | 1902 | 25 | Fergushill, No.22 Pit | Kilwinning | Miner | 2534 |
| BAIRD | William | 1903 | 49 | Climpy | Wilsontown | Brusher | 2535 |
| BAIRD | William | 1924 | Dumbreck | Kilsyth | 2536 | ||
| BAINTON | William | 1909 | 69 | North Blaina | Blaina | Roadman | 2510 |
| BAINS | John | 1916 | 41 | Parr, No.1 | St Helens | Collier | 2506 |
| BAINS | John (injured) | 1930 | 63 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Dataller | 2507 |
| BAINS | Robert (injured) | 1911 | 29 | Moelferna Mine | Glyndyfrdwy | Slate Getter | 2508 |
| BAINS | T A | 1957 | 31 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 2509 | |
| BAINES or BARNES | Colin (injured) | 1957 | 15 | Lundsfield Quarry | Excavator Greaser | 2505 | |
| BAINES | A. (injured) | 1957 | 17 | Cronton | Whiston | Haulage Hand | 2480 |
| BAINES | Alfred | 1913 | 28 | East Ardsley | East Ardsley | Hurrier | 2481 |
| BAINES | Benjamin (injured) | 1925 | Lea Green | St Helens | 2482 |